Held on the university’s historic Drill Field, The Drill officially kicks off the 2018-19 academic year at Mississippi State! The university's annual welcome-back pep rally will feature guest speakers including MSU President Mark E. Keenum, Vice President for Student Affairs Regina Young Hyatt and Men's Head Baseball Coach Chris Lemonis. The Famous Maroon Band, Spirit Groups, Bully mascot and Black Voices Gospel Choir also will be making appearances. Free T-shirts and MSU ice cream also will be available, and attendees can sign the MSU “We Ring True” banner.