re: As a student at Moo State but die hard LSU fan..

Got my Master's at MSU after bachelor's at LSU. I don't hate State, but I don't actively cheer for them like I do my Tigers.

Starkville is very underrated. Sure, its not the best trip, but this weekend with the Black Crowes/night game is going to make it pretty solid.

State is renovating their football stadium - its going to be really nice, even at 62,000 capacity. The video board is awesome and they don't put ads on it like we do. There are three side screens for ads/score/down and distance.

Food is good for a town that size. OP mentioned Harvey's - they have a great steak and wine selection. Others include Mugshots (burgers), a couple of BBQ joints, Restaurant Tyler (which will probably be the Taste of the Town segment - bison meatloaf is amazing).