Jeff Lebby discusses Mississippi State football adding eligible 2022 players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Mississippi State football coach Jeff Lebby confirmed discussions regarding adding newly eligible players from the class of 2022. This comes after a court injunction allowed graduated seniors another year of eligibility, impacting school rosters just a month before the season begins. As of now, Mississippi State prioritizes its current roster as further clarity is sought., linebacker Malick Sylla is the only senior who qualifies to return without a professional contract, but the transfer portal remains closed.
- •Jeff Lebby says discussions are ongoing regarding roster additions.
- •A court injunction granted seniors another year of eligibility.
- •Mississippi State's opener is scheduled for September 5 against Louisiana-Monroe.
- •Malick Sylla is the only eligible senior who can return.
- •The transfer portal is currently closed for player additions.
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Where Jeff Lebby stands on Mississippi State football adding newly eligible 2022 players
"Is Mississippi State football looking to add a player after the recent court injunction? What Jeff Lebby said after practice.
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