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Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett holds up the trophy after the team defeated Illinois to win the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Mississippi St's Arnett promotes Brock to DC, hires 2 others

Jan. 04, 2023 07:02 PM EST

Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks and the rest of the team wear stickers on their helmets in honor of former coach Mike Leach during the first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA college football game against Illinois Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. Leach passed away Dec. 13, 2022, from a heart condition. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Mississippi St rallies to win ReliaQuest Bowl, honors Leach

By Mark Didtler Jan. 02, 2023 04:14 PM EST

Current football players enter the memorial service for their late Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach, at Humphrey Coliseum on the university's campus in Starkville, Miss., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. Leach died, Dec. 12, 2022, from complications related to a heart condition at 61. He was in his third year as head coach. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 24 Mississippi State faces Illinois with heavy hearts

By Mark Didtler Jan. 01, 2023 10:53 AM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers, left, reflects on impact on his life by the late Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach, while linebacker Nathaniel Watson, waits to speak during Leach's memorial service in Starkville, Miss., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. Leach died, Dec. 12, 2022, from complications related to a heart condition at 61. He was in his third year as head coach. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Miss. State faces Illinois in 1st game since death of Leach

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2023 10:51 AM EST

FILE -Texas Tech's SaRodorick Thompson (4) runs to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. Ole Miss looks to end a disappointing season on a positive note Wednesday night, Dec. 28, 2022 when the Rebels meet Texas Tech in the Texas Bowl. Texas Tech has a talented running back duo in SaRodorick Thompson and Tahj Brooks. Thompson leads Texas Tech with 670 yards rushing. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Texas Tech's McGuire gets new 6-year deal after solid debut

Dec. 28, 2022 02:25 PM EST

Illinois defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters looks on before an NCAA college football game against Northwestern on Nov. 26, 2022 in Evanston, Ill. Purdue announced Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, they had hired Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters as their head coach less than a week after Brohm left for his alma mater, Louisville. (Anthony Zilis/The News-Gazette via AP)
Black head coaches in FBS drop slightly heading into 2023

By Paul Newberry Dec. 21, 2022 12:44 PM EST

Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) follows the block of offensive lineman Cole Smith (57) for a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State hires DC Zach Arnett to replace Leach

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2022 05:08 PM EST

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach talks with Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin before an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Remembering the Pirate: Reaction to death of Mike Leach

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2022 06:08 PM EST

FILE - Texas Tech coach Mike Leach waits as a play is reviewed during the first quarter of their NCAA college football game against Texas in Austin, Texas, Sept. 19, 2009. Mike Leach, the gruff, pioneering and unfiltered college football coach who helped revolutionize the passing game with the Air Raid offense, has died following complications from a heart condition, Mississippi State said Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. He was 61. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Mississippi St faces tough decisions following Leach's death

Dec. 13, 2022 05:32 PM EST

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach talks with Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin before an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2022 09:10 AM EST

Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) is tackled by Illinois linebacker Kenenna Odeluga and Illinois linebacker Dylan Rosiek during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
ReliaQuest Bowl: High-flying Mississippi St vs stingy Illini

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 07:54 PM EST

Mississippi linebacker Khari Coleman (23) forces Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) to fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kiffin plans to return; No. 20 Ole Miss falls to Bulldogs

By Chris Burrows Nov. 24, 2022 11:33 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against East Tennessee State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 20 Ole Miss goes for 3 in row against Mississippi State

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2022 02:36 AM EST

Auburn interim head coach Carnell Williams reacts as referee Scott Walker signals touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Iron Bowl still stands out, even without CFP implications

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 23, 2022 02:31 AM EST

Mississippi State defensive backs including cornerback Decamerion Richardson (3) fight with East Tennessee State wide receiver Will Huzzie (9) for a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. The pass fell incomplete. Mississippi State won 56-7. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi St. sets records, blasts East Tennessee St. 56-7

By Robbie Faulk Nov. 19, 2022 03:41 PM EST

TCU running back Kendre Miller (33) runs past Texas defensive end Barryn Sorrell (88) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
No. 4 TCU still more to play for at Baylor with B12 spot set

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 17, 2022 10:05 AM EST

FILE - Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford on Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. Rolovich has sued the university and Gov. Jay Inslee after he was fired last year for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Rolovich sues Washington St over firing for refusing vaccine

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 15, 2022 03:17 PM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) looks to pass against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Top-ranked Georgia cruises to 45-19 win at Mississippi State

By Robbie Faulk Nov. 12, 2022 11:06 PM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) reacts to the crowd as he leaves the field following Georgia's victory over Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 1 Georgia looks to avoid letdown vs. Mississippi State

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 03:08 PM EST

An assistant coach restrains Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, right, as he yells to his players on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 1 Georgia seeks strong SEC follow-up at Miss State

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 10, 2022 01:32 PM EST