Mississippi State favored by 28.5 points to open Jeff Lebby's third season
Mississippi State is a clear favorite in its 2026 season opener against Louisiana-Monroe as the program seeks visible progress in Lebby's third year, while SMU starts the year ranked in the top 20 with a strong contingent of accolades and a proven quarterback in Jennings. The week also features North Mississippi high school football Week 1 results and the launch of a new Mississippi Sports Report podcast covering regional sports.
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About Jeff Lebby
Jeff Lebby is an American college football coach and former player. He is the head football coach for Mississippi State University, a position he has held since 2024, earning an annual salary of $4.5 million. He has previously served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Oklahoma, an assistant coach at the University of Mississippi, Baylor University, and University of Central Florida (UCF).
Everything about Jeff Lebby →- Occupation
- American football coach
- Born
- January 5, 1984