Jeff Lebby reviews Mississippi State's second scrimmage ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:51 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Mississippi State football conducted its second preseason scrimmage at Davis Wade Stadium on August 22. Coach Jeff Lebby praised the health of the team and the competitive play among the starting units, but expressed concern over penalties from the backups. He mentioned wide receiver Ayden Williams is currently 'banged up' as the team prepares for their season opener against Louisiana-Monroe on September 5. The scrimmage marked a crucial evaluation point as the coaching staff prepares to finalize the depth chart.
- •Scrimmage held at Davis Wade Stadium on August 22.
- •Lebby emphasized health and competitive play among starters.
- •Backups struggled with penalties, requiring improvement.
- •Ayden Williams is recovering from an unspecified issue.
- •Mississippi State faces Louisiana-Monroe in the season opener on September 5.
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