A Ringing Tradition
![A cowbell, MSU's longstanding symbol of pride, rests in the center of a sunbathed Drill Field pathway Thursday afternoon [August 5.]](/sites/www.msstate.edu/files/2025-08/Cowbell_Scenics_20250805_G5C1824-2400x1400.jpg)
A cowbell, MSU's longstanding symbol of Bulldog pride, rests in the center of a sunbathed Drill Field pathway on Tuesday afternoon [Aug. 5]. According to legend, the cowbell was introduced when a wandering cow became a good luck charm after strolling onto the field during a victorious home football game. Later, students started bringing cowbells for luck, and that tradition continues today. Fans can show their appreciation for this beloved tradition by participating in USA Today's "Best College Sports Tradition" competition. Wrap your vote in maroon and white by visiting