Mississippi State hires Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby to be its new head coach

Mississippi State wide receiver Zavion Thomas (1) runs for a first down while being pursued by a Mississippi defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023.

Mississippi State wide receiver Zavion Thomas (1) runs for a first down while being pursued by a Mississippi defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)


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Mississippi State has hired Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby to be its new head coach. Lebby has been offensive coordinator for the Sooners the last two years after two seasons holding the same position at Mississippi. Lebby is the son-in-law of former Baylor coach Art Briles and worked as an assistant under Briles, who was fired an an investigation into the mishandling of sexual assault complaints by the school and athletic department. This will be his first head coaching job and Mississippi State's third head coach in as many seasons. The Bulldogs finished their season 5-7.

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