Joe Moorhead
File-New Mississippi State NCAA college football coach Mike Leach speaks at a news conference Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at the Starkville, Miss., based university, after being officially introduced as the head coach. Leach and his Mississippi State football players have a lot to learn about each other in a short period of time. Given his successful background, it’s possible for the outspoken coach and the Bulldogs to become quick studies. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Leach brings high-octane philosophy to Mississippi State

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 01, 2020 04:42 PM EDT

Mel Tucker, Michigan State's new football coach, enters a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Analysis: Commitment in football is simply self-preservation

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 13, 2020 02:03 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Washington State head coach Mike Leach looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, in Pullman, Wash. Two people with knowledge of the decision says Mississippi State has hired Washington State's Mike Leach as its new head coach. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, because the school has not yet officially announced the move. Leach will replace Joe Moorhead, who was fired last week after two seasons. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Mississippi State hires Mike Leach away from Washington St

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2020 01:55 PM EST

Baylor head coach Matt Rhule talks to reporters during a Sugar Bowl NCAA college news conference in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. Baylor plays Georgia on New Year's Day. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Rhule successor at Baylor will start in different situation

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 07, 2020 08:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead gestures during the second half of their NCAA college football game against the Louisiana-Lafayette, in New Orleans. Two people with knowledge of the situation say Mississippi State has fired coach Joe Moorhead after just two seasons. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not yet been made by the school. A meeting was scheduled Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, with Moorhead and athletic director John Cohen.(AP Photo/Chuck Cook, File)
Mississippi State fires coach Joe Moorhead after 2 seasons

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2020 10:42 AM EST

Virginia wide receiver Hasise Dubois (8) scores a touchdown against Florida defensive back Marco Wilson (3) during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Perine leads No. 6 Gators past Virginia 36-28 in Orange Bowl

Dec. 31, 2019 12:00 AM EST

Louisville quarterback Micale Cunningham (3) tries to stay in bounds as he carries the ball against Mississippi State in the second half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Louisville beats Mississippi State 38-28 at Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2019 08:54 PM EST

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead watches the players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Mississippi State, Louisville match run games in Music City

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:44 AM EST

Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead watches the seconds tick off the field monitor during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. Mississippi State won 21-20. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Louisville wants payback vs Mississippi State at Music City

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 29, 2019 10:31 AM EST

Injury forces Mississippi State to change QBs for Music City

Dec. 26, 2019 07:29 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mississippi State graduate transfer Tommy Stevens now will start at quarterback in the Music City Bowl after freshman Garrett Shrader...

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, right, works against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State said, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, the NCAA has concluded that star DE Chase Young must sit out one more football game before he can return. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Playoff matchups: OU slowdown vs LSU; Clemson keys on Young

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 24, 2019 09:51 AM EST

Mississippi wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) is grabbed by Mississippi State safety Jaquarius Landrews (11) during an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Gee whiz: Peeing dog celebration costs Ole Miss in Egg Bowl

By R.j. Morgan Nov. 28, 2019 11:17 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens (7) fights off a tackle attempt by an Abilene Christian player, on his way to a second-half 30-yard touchdown run during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State won 45-7. (Keith Warren/The Clarion-Ledger via AP)
Mississippi State’s bowl streak in jeopardy against Ole Miss

By Paul Jones Nov. 26, 2019 02:29 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) runs past LSU nose tackle Siaki Ika (62) to score in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. (Bruce Newman/Oxford Eagle via AP)
Ole Miss QB Plumlee’s speed gives Rebels cause for optimism

By Brian Rippee Nov. 25, 2019 04:26 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens (7) passes against Abilene Christian during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Stevens leads Mississippi State over Abilene Christian 45-7

By Paul Jones Nov. 23, 2019 11:24 PM EST

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) goes low as he dives into the end zone for a one-yard touchdown run against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Alabama won 38-7. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State ready for FCS program Abilene Christian

By Paul Jones Nov. 22, 2019 08:00 AM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Tagovailoa out for season after hip injury vs Mississippi St

By Paul Jones Nov. 16, 2019 04:01 PM EST

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) tries to get past Arkansas defenders Micahh Smith (26) and Andrew Parker (28) as he runs for a gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 4 Alabama aims to rebound against Mississippi State

Nov. 15, 2019 08:00 AM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens heads off the field after a touchdown against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi State offense gearing up for major challenge

By Paul Jones Nov. 14, 2019 02:06 AM EST

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) shakes Arkansas defender Andrew Parker as he runs for a gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi State feeling better after blowout of Arkansas

By Paul Jones Nov. 07, 2019 01:56 AM EST