Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby will be the new coach at Mississippi State, the school announced on Sunday. Lebby has been the offensive coordinator at OU, Ole Miss and UCF, with high-tempo and prolific offenses his hallmark.
Since 2019, he's been coordinator of an offense that's scored 50 or more points 14 times, leading all active offensive coordinators.
Lebby agreed to a five-year deal, according to ESPN sources. He replaces Zach Arnett, who lasted less than a full year as MSU's coach.
Arnett was hired in the wake of the passing of Mike Leach. «I am confident that Jeff is the perfect leader for the next exciting chapter of Mississippi State football,» athletic director Zac Selmon said in a statement. «He will bring an exciting brand of football, elite student-athlete development, and a winning culture to Starkville, all while doing so with high integrity.» He'll be the fifth full-time head coach at Mississippi State since Dan Mullen left for Florida after the 2017 season.