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Zach Arnett will replace Mike Leach at Mississippi State

The college football world was stunned this week following the tragic passing of coaching icon Mike Leach. The Pirate will be missed by all in college football. But left behind in Starkville is an SEC football program that needs a new leader.

The decision-makers at Mississippi State have appeared to come to a final decision. ESPN’s Pete Thamel is reporting that defensive coordinator Zach Arnett has been promoted to head football coach.

Sources: Mississippi State and defensive coordinator Zach Arnett have agreed to terms to make him the school’s next head football coach.