Smith’s commitment, veteran analysts are key components in what Lebby hopes is a big turnaround in Year 2

College Football Preview 2025: Mississippi State Bulldogs

Mississippi State has reasons for optimism on offense with quarterback Blake Shapen returning and Fluff Bothwell joining the backfield. But unless the defense takes a significant step forward, the Bulldogs are likely to remain stuck in the SEC’s basement.

Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State's First Two Weeks Will Define Jeff Lebby's Tenure - SuperTalk Mississippi

It’s a cliche to say you want to get off to a good start, but for Jeff Lebby, anything less might be too hard to bounce back from in his second season. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why the games against Southern Mississippi and Arizona State might be what makes or breaks Lebby’s time at Mississippi State.

Smith’s commitment, veteran analysts are key components in what Lebby hopes is a big turnaround in Year 2 - Mississippi Monitor

By: Parrish Alford, Magnolia Tribune   (Photo from Mississippi State Athletics)   Sometimes football is easy to understand. So it is with Mississippi State this season. When you won just two games the year before changes have to be made. State coach Jeff Lebby has made the changes with his roster and his staff that he thinks will help the Bulldogs climb from the depths of mediocrity. However, amid the scoreboard washouts there were periods of fi…

Smith’s commitment, veteran analysts are key components in what Lebby hopes is a big turnaround in Year 2

“We’re going to be exactly true to who we are supposed to be and what we’re creating,” the Mississippi State Head Coach said at last week’s SEC Media Days. Sometimes football is easy to understand. So it is with Mississippi State this season.