Mississippi State, Orange Bowl working on cowbell compromise

South Beach, palm trees and cowbells. It sounds like a perfect scene for Mississippi State fans for the Bulldogs' trip to the Orange Bowl.

There hasn't been an official announcement regarding one of MSU's most prized traditions. Mississippi State and the Orange Bowl continue to discuss plans that would allow for fans to bring cowbells to Sun Life Stadium.

"We don't yet have an official answer on cowbells inside the Orange Bowl, but we are working with stadium officials and are optimistic that an agreement can be reached," MSU athletic director Scott Stricklin said in his weekly 'Bulldog Update.' "Either way, cowbells will be more than welcomed in Florida, and we hope that will include the game, as well. We'll be sure to pass along that information as soon as we have a definitive yes or no."

According to Sun Life Stadium's code of conduct, there is no law banning artificial noisemakers. However, the guidelines are broad, including the first, which is "interfering with others' enjoyment of the game."

Sun Life Stadium has hosted five Super Bowls and five national championship games. The Bulldogs play in Sun Life Stadium in the Orange Bowl for the first time.

Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. EST on Dec. 31.

"A lot of times when you play in an NFL stadium they have different rules about that kind of stuff. I want to be respectful and I know our fans are going to be respectful of whatever they ask," Stricklin said. "We're certainly going to make the plea and make sure they understand how important that tradition is to our fans."