Former Mississippi State TE C.J. Sirmones Killed

The Lawrence County, Tennessee, Sheriff's Office confirmed Wednesday that C.J. Sirmones, who played tight end for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, died Tuesday night, per Joel Coleman of the Starkville Daily News.

The authorities announced that Sirmones' death has been ruled a homicide. 

Mississippi State's football program reacted to Sirmones' death on Twitter:

Most Bulldogs fans remember Sirmones for his game-tying touchdown in the 1999 Egg Bowl. His 38-yard reception with 27 seconds remaining helped Mississippi State force overtime, and the team eventually prevailed 23-20 on a field goal by Scott Westerfield.

Sirmones finished with 10 receptions, 137 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 1999. A redshirt sophomore at the time, he transferred from Mississippi State ahead of the 2000 season.

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office tweeted it will reveal more details as it gathers information during the investigation into his death.