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Uniform roundup: Mississippi State pays tribute to fallen teammate

The Mississippi State community was rocked last week when defensive lineman Keith Joseph Jr. and his father, former Bulldog linebacker Keith Joseph Sr., were killed in a car accident.

Mississippi State will take the field for the first time since the tragic incident on Saturday when it hosts Alabama in what is sure to be an emotional game. The Bulldogs will each wear an "MJ" helmet decal as that's how Joseph Jr. was known to his teammates.

Keith Joseph Jr. was known as "MJ" to his teammates. We will wear this helmet decal to honor he and his father.