Mississippi State communication/broadcasting major Jason A. Deshong, right, discusses a new esports partnership between MSU and the University of Mississippi during a press conference Thursday [Sept. 13] in Oxford. Also pictured is Noel Wilkin, UM provost and executive vice chancellor, who has been supportive of the Ole Miss Esports club. Deshong, president of MSU Esports, traveled to Oxford to join the student president of the UM club to announce the Esports Egg Bowl, which is set for Oct. 13 at The Pavilion in Oxford. Esports are competitive tournaments for video games.