Mississippi State has announced the hiring of Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby as its next head coach.

He joins Mississippi State after two seasons as Oklahoma’s offensive coordinator. He previously served in that same role at Ole Miss from 2020-21.

“Being the head coach at Mississippi State is the opportunity of a lifetime,” Lebby said in a statement. “My family and I are fired up to engrain ourselves in this community, build relationships with our players, and hit the recruiting trail. This is a special place with special people and a football program with a storied tradition. I couldn’t be more thrilled to add our dynamic offensive scheme to an NFL powerhouse with a nationally regarded history of elite defensive play.

“I am truly honored and appreciative of Athletics Director Zac Selmon and President Dr. Mark Keenum for this special opportunity. I can’t wait to lead Mississippi State football into the future, while competing in college football’s premier conference. Hail State!”

Lebby overlapped with new Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon at Oklahoma. Selmon was in OU’s athletic department prior to taking the Mississippi State AD job back in January.

“As we continue to invest in excellence at Mississippi State, the future of our football program is incredibly bright with the addition of Jeff Lebby at the helm,” Selmon said in a press release. “I am confident that Jeff is the perfect leader for the next exciting chapter of Mississippi State football. He will bring an exciting brand of football, elite student-athlete development, and a winning culture to Starkville, all while doing so with high integrity. He is a dynamic recruiter who will attract an elite coaching staff and the nation’s top talent. There is no doubt in my mind that Jeff’s leadership, vision, and resilient work ethic will take this program to incredible heights. We could not be more excited to welcome Jeff, his wife Staley, and their children Kora and Kane to the Mississippi State family. It is a great time to be a Bulldog and only going to get better.”

Lebby emerged as the top candidate for the Bulldogs on Saturday, according to multiple reports.

Lebby was originally hired by Oklahoma’s Brent Venables two years ago to run the Sooners’ offense. OU averaged 6.74 yards per play this season, which ranked third in the Big 12.

Lebby was also a strong recruiter during his time with the Sooners. His list of high-profile recruits at OU includes former 5-star quarterback Jackson Arnold, who just finished his freshman season. Arnold was the No. 8 overall player in the class of 2023, per 247Sports Composite rankings.

Lebby, 39, has also worked at Baylor and Central Florida during his coaching career.