Mississippi State Football Sees Offensive Improvement in Second Scrimmage

Coach Jeff Lebby says pre-snap issues were much better in the team's second spring practice session.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:31pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting in shades of maroon and white, capturing the dynamic movement and energy of a college football practice or scrimmage.A cubist interpretation of the Mississippi State football team's progress in cleaning up pre-snap issues during spring practice.Starkville Today

After expressing concerns about pre-snap issues on offense following Mississippi State football's first spring practice, coach Jeff Lebby said the team saw significant improvement in that area during the second scrimmage held on April 3 at Davis Wade Stadium.

Why it matters

Cleaning up pre-snap miscues is a critical focus for the Bulldogs' offense as they look to build momentum heading into the 2026 season under new head coach Jeff Lebby.

The details

Lebby noted that the offense was "much, much cleaner" during the second scrimmage compared to the first, with the team only having "one" pre-snap issue, a marked improvement from the initial practice session.

  • The second spring practice scrimmage took place on April 3, 2026 at Davis Wade Stadium.

The players

Jeff Lebby

The head coach of the Mississippi State football team.

Mississippi State

The Division I college football program located in Starkville, Mississippi.

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What they’re saying

“We were much, much cleaner today.”

— Jeff Lebby, Head Coach

The takeaway

Improving pre-snap discipline will be a key focus for the Mississippi State football team as they continue spring practice under new head coach Jeff Lebby, who is working to establish a clean, efficient offense ahead of the 2026 season.