IT’S OFFICIAL: Netflix’s ‘Sherrill’s Glory Days’ Dives into Jackie Sherrill’s Mississippi State Renaissance, JUCO Genius, and Unforgettable 1998–99 Seasons, Premiering on September 12, 2025
Starkville, MS — College football fans, especially those in the heart of the SEC, are in for a nostalgic and electrifying ride. Netflix has officially announced that “Sherrill’s Glory Days,” a documentary spotlighting the iconic tenure of Mississippi State head coach Jackie Sherrill, will premiere September 12, 2025.
The film promises to unpack the transformational era Sherrill ushered in during his time with the Bulldogs, including the dramatic rise of Mississippi State football in the late ’90s. Known for his bold JUCO recruiting strategy and no-nonsense leadership, Sherrill turned MSU into an SEC contender at a time when few believed it was possible.
The documentary focuses particularly on the unforgettable 1998 and 1999 seasons, where Mississippi State reached the SEC Championship game and capped the following year with a Peach Bowl win. The Bulldogs’ gritty, physical identity during those years became
