SEC · Starkville, MS
Mississippi State University Scheme Analysis
Offensive and defensive schemes, concepts, and tendencies for the Bulldogs football program.
Coaching Staff
Jeff LebbyHead Coach
View Profile →Jeff Lebby (play-caller)Offensive Coordinator
Coleman HutzlerDefensive Coordinator
Offensive System
Veer and Shoot
Key Traits
temporpo heavyrun foundationreceiver friendly
Primary Concepts
- RPO
- Tempo
- Deep Passing
- Zone Running
Analysis Notes
Art Briles disciple. Run-first foundation despite pass-happy perception. Top-6 national offense 3 times in 5 years. 'Receiver's dream' scheme.
Related Schemes in Playbook
Defensive System
3-3-5
Key Traits
three down fronthybrid defenders
Primary Concepts
- Three-Man Front
- Hybrid Edges
- Gap Exchange
Analysis Notes
Coleman Hutzler's 3-man front. Struggled in 2024 (worst in SEC). Added transfer DL mass. Uses hybrid defenders on edges. Scheme better fits 2025 personnel.
Related Schemes in Playbook
Research Sources
- https://www.si.com/college/mississippistate/football/why-mississippi-state-will-look-more-like-normal-lebby-offense-in-2025
- https://maroonandwhitenation.com/evaluating-the-mississippi-state-football-defense-entering-the-2025-season
Last researched: 12/18/2025