Arnett Returns to Fix MSU Defense | Mississippi State Bulldogs Football News

Zach Arnett’s back in Starkville, but this time he’s not calling the shots—he’s back as defensive coordinator under new head coach Jeff Lebby, the man who once battled him at Ole Miss. After a rocky 2023 season where Mississippi State’s defense ranked dead last in points allowed and run defense, Arnett’s return is a high-stakes gamble. Lebby, feeling the pressure to turn things around, sees Arnett’s leadership as the key to rebuilding. Can the defensive guru who once made SEC offenses look foolish bring that swagger back to the Bulldogs? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d77b1402861fe15