Starkville, CT - Mississippi State University has announced the appointment of Jeff Lebby as the 36th head football coach in the school's history. Director of Athletics Zac Selmon made the announcement on Sunday, highlighting Lebby's reputation as a dynamic play caller and offensive mastermind in college football.

Lebby is set to arrive in Starkville on Sunday night at 8 p.m. CT, where fans are encouraged to welcome him and his family at George M. Bryan Airport. A celebratory event will take place on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. CT outside the Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex, where Lebby will be introduced to the Mississippi State community. The event will be open to the public and followed by a press conference inside the Seal Complex for media coverage.

Selmon expressed his confidence in Lebby's ability to lead and elevate the Mississippi State football program. In a statement, Selmon said, "As we continue to invest in excellence at Mississippi State, the future of our football program is incredibly bright with the addition of Jeff Lebby at the helm." Selmon praised Lebby's exciting brand of football, his talent development skills, and his ability to attract top talent both in recruiting and coaching. He also mentioned Lebby's high integrity and his potential to take the program to new heights.

Lebby brings a wealth of experience and success to the role. He has been praised as one of college football's top offensive minds, having orchestrated high-powered offenses at prestigious institutions such as Oklahoma, Ole Miss, and UCF. In the 2023 season, Lebby's offensive unit ranked in the top six nationally for total offense, scoring offense, and passing offense, alongside LSU and Oregon.

Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum praised the comprehensive search process led by Zac Selmon, saying, "Coach Lebby is one of the most innovative offensive minds in college football, and I look forward to him leading our football program to the standard our loyal Bulldog fan base wants and deserves."

Lebby's teams are known for their explosive plays and high-scoring performances. Since becoming an offensive coordinator at the FBS level in 2019, Lebby has led all active offensive coordinators in 50+ point games, with 14 to his name. His offense at Oklahoma in 2023 averaged 43.2 points per game, ranking third nationally.

The new head coach has an impressive track record in developing individual player talent, with his schemes producing five individual 3,000-yard passing seasons and four individual 1,000-yard receiving seasons since 2019. His offenses have consistently ranked among the top 25 in explosive plays.

Prior to joining Mississippi State, Lebby spent two seasons as the offensive coordinator at Ole Miss, leading the team to top-ranked offenses in the SEC. He also had successful stints at UCF, where in 2019, the Knights ranked second nationally in total offense.

Lebby's arrival at Mississippi State is seen as a testament to the program's commitment to excellence and a positive step for the future. In Lebby's own words, "Being the head coach at Mississippi State is the opportunity of a lifetime." He expressed his excitement about joining the community, building relationships with players, and hitting the recruiting trail to attract top talent.

With Lebby's offensive expertise and the strong foundation already established at Mississippi State, the Bulldogs' football program holds great promise. A new chapter is about to begin, and fans can anticipate an exciting and dynamic future under the leadership of Jeff Lebby.

Title: Mississippi State Appoints Offensive Mastermind Jeff Lebby as New Head Football Coach