Mississippi State Fires Coach Zach Arnett After Dismal Season
Arnett Fails to Meet Expectations in First Year
5-6 Record and Humiliating Loss Seals His Fate
Mississippi State University has parted ways with head football coach Zach Arnett after a disappointing 5-6 season in his first year. The final straw came in the Bulldogs' humiliating 51-10 loss to Texas A&M, prompting athletic director Zac Selmon to make the decision.
Arnett, 36, had served as an analyst at the University of Mississippi, Ole Miss, before taking over the reins at Mississippi State in 2022. However, his short tenure was marked by subpar results and a failure to meet expectations.
Despite a strong recruiting class, the Bulldogs struggled throughout the season, failing to win a single game in conference play. Their 5-6 record is the worst for Mississippi State since 2007.
The Aggies' blowout loss proved to be the breaking point for Selmon. The defeat exposed the team's lack of depth, poor execution, and questionable coaching decisions.
Arnett's firing is a major setback for Mississippi State, which is now searching for its fourth head coach in the past five seasons. The Bulldogs face an uncertain future as they enter a period of transition and hope to rebuild their program.
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