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By the People, for the People
Bush Hamdan leaves Mississippi State for Miami Dolphins
The former Kentucky offensive coordinator is joining the Dolphins' coaching staff as quarterbacks coach.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Bush Hamdan, who spent the last two seasons as Kentucky's offensive coordinator, has left his new role at Mississippi State to join the Miami Dolphins as their quarterbacks coach. Hamdan previously worked in the NFL as the Falcons' QB coach in 2017 and is now reuniting with former Kentucky assistant Zach Yenser, who was hired as the Dolphins' offensive line coach.
Why it matters
Hamdan's departure from Mississippi State after just two months on the job is an unexpected move, but it represents another former Kentucky assistant finding an opportunity in the NFL. The Dolphins are undergoing a staff overhaul, and Hamdan's experience working with quarterbacks could be valuable as they look to develop their young signal-caller.
The details
Hamdan, 39, spent the last two seasons as Kentucky's offensive coordinator before accepting an associate head coach for offense role at Mississippi State in December 2025. However, he is now leaving Starkville after just two months to join the Dolphins' coaching staff as their new quarterbacks coach. Hamdan previously worked in the NFL with the Falcons in 2017, helping Matt Ryan rank sixth in the league in passing yards that season.
- Hamdan spent the last two seasons as Kentucky's offensive coordinator.
- In December 2025, Hamdan accepted an associate head coach for offense role at Mississippi State.
- On February 13, 2026, Hamdan was hired by the Miami Dolphins as their new quarterbacks coach.
The players
Bush Hamdan
A 39-year-old former Boise State quarterback who has worked as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at both the college and NFL levels.
Jeff Halfley
The new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, who is overhauling the team's coaching staff.
Zach Yenser
The new offensive line coach for the Miami Dolphins, who previously worked with Hamdan at Kentucky and has NFL experience with the 49ers and Texans.
Matt Ryan
The veteran quarterback who Hamdan worked with as the Falcons' QB coach in 2017, helping him rank sixth in the league in passing yards that season.
Mark Stoops
The head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, who has seen multiple offensive coordinators leave for the NFL in recent years.
What’s next
The Dolphins will look to Hamdan to help develop their young quarterback as the team undergoes a broader staff overhaul under new head coach Jeff Halfley.
The takeaway
Hamdan's move from Kentucky to the NFL, and now from Mississippi State to the Dolphins, highlights the continued pipeline of offensive coaches leaving the college ranks for opportunities in the pros, especially those with experience working with quarterbacks.
