Mississippi State Bulldogs
· 2026-06-26
Mississippi State Bulldogs are hiring Philip Montgomery as their new wide receivers coach. The deal is expected to be completed soon.
The Bulldogs have been quiet over the last couple of weeks, with transfer portal recruiting now over, and are undergoing workouts and conditioning to prepare for spring football.
The team's head coach, Jeff Lebby, brought in several new players this offseason and made some staff changes, including hiring Zach Arnett as defensive coordinator.
Philip Montgomery brings extensive college-level experience, having served as Virginia Tech's offensive coordinator and interim head coach, and previously worked at Baylor under Art Briles.
Montgomery's experience coaching in the Briles offense will be helpful to Lebby, who runs a version of the same system.
The Bulldogs will start spring football in a few weeks, and Montgomery's hire is expected to be completed soon, with the team's next game vs UL Monroe Warhawks on 2026-09-05.
Jeff Lebby has made several changes to his staff, including the hire of Bush Hamdan, who later left for the Miami Dolphins.
Montgomery has a strong background as a position coach and play caller, which will help Lebby as he enters his third year at the helm.
The Bulldogs are looking to build on their recent recruiting successes, and Montgomery's experience will be valuable in helping the team prepare for the upcoming season.