Mississippi State hired Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby as head coach of its football program on Sunday, hoping to bring a wide-open offensive style back to the Bulldogs.
Lebby has been offensive coordinator for the Sooners the last two seasons after two years holding the same position at Ole Miss — the Buldogs’ Magnolia State and Southeastern Conference rival.
Lebby is the son-in-law of former Baylor University coach Art Briles, who was fired by that school in 2016 after an investigation found the school and athletic department mishandled sexual assault allegation cases, some involving athletes.
“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 release. “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 is a dynamic recruiter who will attract an elite coaching staff and the nation’s top talent.”
This will be Lebby’s first head coaching job and Mississippi State’s third head coach in as many seasons.