Mississippi State has hired Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby as its new head coach, who has also been OC at Ole Miss.
Zach Arnett leaves Mississippi State with a 5-6 record, including a 4-6 mark this season with the program tied for last in the SEC West Division at 1-6.
Payton Thorne passed for 230 yards and three first-half touchdowns and Jarquez Hunter ran for a season-high 144 yards to lead Auburn to a 27-13 victory over Mississippi State.
The Tigers are trying to snap a four-game losing streak and needs a win to keep its bowl hopes alive.
Jalen Milroe was efficient at quarterback for No. 12 Alabama and the Crimson Tide scored touchdowns off two first-half interceptions in a 40-17 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday night.
Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach has died at 61 of a heart condition, the university said.
Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach is in critical condition after what the university called “a personal health issue” at his home in Starkville.
The Auburn Tigers showed a new level of energy Saturday night under interim coach Carnell “Cadillac” Williams, but ended up falling to Mississippi State in overtime, 39-33.
Auburn plays at Mississippi State in its first game since firing Bryan Harsin and replacing him with Carnell “Cadillac” Williams on an interim basis.
The sixth-ranked Crimson Tide hosts No. 24 Mississippi State Saturday night and is a three touchdown favorite.
