Freshman Jeff Lebby Scores Big as MSU's Co-Coach Stirs Up Play
Here's how we've graded Mississippi State football's 2026 offseason so far.
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football improved by three wins in 2025 in coach Jeff Lebby 's second season. Now, the Bulldogs aim to make a similar leap as a program that can win multiple SEC games. They haven't accomplished that since 2022.
Lebby and MSU shook up the coaching staff, especially on defense with Zach Arnett rehired as the new defensive coordinator. MSU also added 23 transfers and signed 30 players in the 2026 recruiting class while it builds around new starting quarterback Kamario Taylor . Spring practice begins March 17, and here's how we graded Mississippi State's offseason so far.
Mississippi State added 23 transfers, missed on Jordan Seaton The Bulldogs added 23 players from the transfer portal. That's the ninth most in the SEC. However, the class ranks 15th in the conference and No.
35 nationally, according to 247Sports. Seven of those transfers are on the offensive line. Mississippi State was able to land a visit from Colorado offensive tackle Jordan Seaton, the No.