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Mississippi State coach Zach Arnett protests an official's call during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi State fired coach Zach Arnett on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, just 10 games into his first season on the job as the late Mike Leach's replacement.(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Mississippi State fires Zach Arnett as head coach in 1st season after succeeding the late Mike Leach

By Gary B. Graves - Associated Press

The video board at Davis Wade Stadium displays a message in memory of Mississippi State NCAA college football coach Mike Leach, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Starkville, Miss. Leach, 61, died Monday night, Dec. 12, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson following complications from a heart condition, the university announced. (Theo DeRosa/The Commercial Dispatch, via AP)

‘You changed my life’: College football world reacts to coach Mike Leach’s death

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach talks with Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin before an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Pioneering Mississippi State coach Mike Leach dies at 61

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach talks with Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin before an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State’s Mike Leach listed in critical condition

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach talks with Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin before an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach taken to Jackson hospital

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Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith looks to pass during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

No. 22 Tulsa gets 3-win Mississippi St. in Armed Forces Bowl

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Mississippi State wide receiver Geor'quarius Spivey (11) has the pass knocked away by Missouri defensive back Jaylon Carlies (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Rogers throws for 3 TDs, Mississippi St. tops Mizzou 51-32

By R.J. MORGAN - Associated Press

FILE- In this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, Mississippi State coach Mike Leach stands on the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Mississippi State has managed a single victory, over winless Vanderbilt, in its last five games, averaging a mere 7.5 points in the losses. They face Georgia on Saturday night in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)

Auburn closes rough regular season at Mississippi State

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Vanderbilt running back Rocko Griffin (9) takes a handoff from Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State ekes past short-handed Vanderbilt 24-17

By R.J. MORGAN - Associated Press

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes under pressure from Texas A&amp;M linebacker Aaron Hansford (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

No. 2 Alabama, minus Jaylen Waddle, hosts Mississippi State

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) runs past Kentucky wide receiver Darren Edmond (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Leach: 3 Miss. State players depart, RB Hill possibly next

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FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, LSU Tigers quarterback Myles Brennan (15) passes during an NCAA football game against Georgia Southern in Baton Rouge, La. LSU enters Saturday's season opener with Myles Brennan taking over at quarterback for Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow while Mississippi State has a new coach in Mike Leach whose reputation for high-flying offenses precedes him. (AP Photo/Michael Democker, File)

No. 6 LSU and Miss. St. clash in test of new faces, systems

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Lane Kiffin speaks to Mississippi fans after being announced as the new head football coach during a introductory press conference in Oxford, Miss. In attendance were his children, daughters Presley Kiffin, 13, left, Landry Kiffin, 15, second from left, and son Knox Kiffin, 10. Mississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. But they drew huge challenges for their debuts, with the Bulldogs visiting defending national champion and No. 6 LSU and the Rebels hosting No. 5 Florida. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

New Magnolia State coaches prepare for challenging debuts

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

File-New Mississippi State NCAA college football coach Mike Leach speaks at a news conference Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at the Starkville, Miss., based university, after being officially introduced as the head coach. Leach and his Mississippi State football players have a lot to learn about each other in a short period of time.Given his successful background, it’s possible for the outspoken coach and the Bulldogs to become quick studies. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Leach brings high-octane philosophy to Mississippi State

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

Mississippi State coach not worried about recruiting ranking

By TYLER HORKA and Mississippi Clarion Ledger - Associated Press