Zachary Arnett: Mississippi State Football Grades vs Defense
Another F for Mississippi State Football
Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett, a former defensive coordinator, takes pride in a strong defensive performance from his Bulldogs. And that's precisely what he got from his defense in the last game.
Arnett's Defensive Success
Since joining MSU in 2020, Arnett has consistently improved the team's defense. In 2021, his defense finished third in the SEC in total defense (352.3 yards per game). In 2020, they ranked fourth (380.3 yards per game), a significant improvement from their 11th place ranking (419.3 yards per game) in 2019 before Arnett's arrival.
Barbay's Influence
Arnett has maintained his defensive philosophy while allowing new offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay to implement his own strategies. This balance has been crucial to Mississippi State's recent successes.
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