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Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby is confident in roster upgrades, but the SEC schedule is tough
Jeff Lebby said Mississippi State has improved at quarterback, receiver and defense, but the Bulldogs face six preseason AP Top 25 opponents.
- Mississippi State football head coach Jeff Lebby expressed confidence in his roster as the team prepares for an expanded SEC schedule, saying the Bulldogs are in "a much better spot than we were a year ago today."
- Coming off a 5-8 record in 2025, the program seeks to reverse a trend of winning just two conference games over the past three seasons. Lebby saw improvement in his second year, providing foundation for current development.
- Sophomore quarterback Kamario Taylor, a 6-foot-4, 230-pounder, appeared in 11 games last season and is expected to lead the offense alongside receiver Anthony Evans III and Missouri transfer Marquis Johnson.
- Depth concerns persist on the offensive and defensive lines, a unit that allowed 45 sacks last season—more than 129 other teams—potentially complicating efforts against six preseason Top 25 opponents.
- Former head coach Zach Arnett has returned as defensive coordinator to improve a unit that allowed 186.3 yards per game on the ground last season, though significant improvement may require more than one offseason.
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Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby is confident in roster upgrades, but the SEC schedule is tough
Mississippi State faces a challenging SEC schedule, having won just two conference games in the past three seasons.
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