Jeff Lebby, Mississippi State and Tennessee

Unpacking Mississippi State football’s puzzling slow starts in Jeff Lebby’s offense
At Oklahoma, where Lebby was the offensive coordinator in 2023 before being hired by the Bulldogs, the Sooners didn’t have an issue with slow starts. Oklahoma scored seven opening-drive touchdowns in 12 regular season games, punted four times and had one turnover. In those seven touchdowns, Oklahoma had five drives with a play of at least 30 yards.
Slow starts ride on Jeff Lebby, other Mississippi State football overreactions to Tennessee loss
The opportunity was there for Mississippi State football. The Bulldogs (2-8, 0-6 SEC) didn't play a clean first half, but only trailed by two possessions with Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava knocked out of the game at halftime with an injury.
Why Jeff Lebby could mirror Mississippi State football rebuild to Tennessee, Josh Heupel
Lebby, now a first-time head coach at Mississippi State, kick-started his coaching career as a student assistant at Oklahoma from 2003-06. In 2004, Heupel, now Tennessee’s coach, was a graduate assistant at Oklahoma after starring at quarterback for the Sooners.
Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava ruled out against Mississippi State with upper body injury
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is out for the remainder of Saturday's game against Mississippi State with an upper body injury. It isn't clear when the setback occurred, as Iamaleava was on the field for the Vols near the end of the second half and led them on a quick drive ending in a field goal.
Mississippi State football coach Jeff Lebby talks loss to Tennessee, Nico Iamaleava
Watch part of Mississippi State football coach Jeff Lebby's press conference following Saturday night's loss to Tennessee.
Tennessee football’s Nico Iamaleava exits Mississippi State game with concerning injury
The Tennessee Volunteers faced Mississippi State in Week 11 of the College Football season, and they led the entire time. However, despite leaving the game with a likely win, there was some potentially scary news for the remainder of their season in the form of an injury.
How Mississippi State football failed to capitalize on Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava's injury
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava didn't play in the second half, yet it didn't change the result for Mississippi State football.
Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava Injured, Leaves Mississippi State Game In First Half
As the No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers battle the Mississippi State, they'll have to find a way to secure the win without the services of star quarterback Nico Iamaleava. In the first half, Iamaleava had the Vols rolling,
Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava Won't Return vs. Mississippi State With Upper Body Injury
The quarterback suffered the injury in the second quarter against the Bulldogs.
Nico Iamaleava injury update: Tennessee QB leaves game vs Mississippi State
Tennesee quarterback Nico Iamaleava did not return in the second half after suffering an upper body injury against Mississippi State.
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How belief in coach Jeff Lebby was reaffirmed in Mississippi State football win vs UMass
The Bulldogs have been saying they believed in first-year coach Jeff Lebby even during their seven-game losing streak. It ...
Josh Heupel-Jeff Lebby connection: Looking back on history between Vols and Bulldogs coaches
Josh Heupel and Jeff Lebby go way back, including as coaches together at two schools. Here's everything to know about their ...
Miss State's Jeff Lebby Speaks Highly of Josh Heupel and Tennessee Volunteers
Mississippi State's head coach Jeff Lebby was asked about Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and spoke very candidly of him.
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How Jeff Lebby turned Mississippi State’s Kevin Coleman Jr into his next dominant receiver
STARKVILLE — The transfer portal pitch from new Mississippi State football coach Jeff Lebby to Kevin Coleman Jr. was ...
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Could Jeff Lebby become another Dan Mullen? Tennessee football should hope not | Adams
Mississippi State has earned the reputation for the quickest firing trigger of any program in the SEC. It’s up to Jeff ...
What Mississippi State Coach Jeff Lebby Said About His Former Boss
Jeff Lebby coached with, for and against Tennessee coach Josh Heupel and now the two will face off on opposite sidelines as ...
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A look at Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby
While the two teams are not very familiar with each other, Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby and Tennessee head ...
MS State's Lebby gives great deal of respect to Vols' Heupel
Ahead of the Bulldogs' tough matchup against No. 7 Tennessee, Jeff Lebby speaks to his relationship with Josh Heupel and ...
Mississippi State Head Coach Jeff Lebby Has A Long History With Josh Heupel
His first head coaching job is not an easy one. Mississippi State has started the year 2-7 and 0-5 in SEC play. The Bulldogs ...