Zach Arnett Returns to Lead Mississippi State Defense | Mississippi State Bulldogs Football News

Mississippi State’s bold move to bring back Zach Arnett—former head coach and defensive coordinator—as their new defensive coordinator is sparking buzz, especially as Virginia Tech’s Brent Pry also juggles dual roles. With deep ties to the program and experience at Florida State, Arnett’s return aims to revitalize a struggling SEC team under new head coach Jeff Lebby, whose own coaching pedigree includes stops at Oklahoma and Baylor. The Bulldogs kick off their 2026 season on September 5 against Louisiana-Monroe—watch to see if this revamped defense can finally push them back into conference contention. 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/18b13a60dc1fc314