Mississippi State is finalizing a deal to hire Kevin Barbay as the team’s offensive coordinator, per Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger.
Barbay spent the 2022 season as Appalachian State’s offensive coordinator. During the 2022 season, Appalachian State ranked 26th in total offense and posted over 455 yards per game.
Prior to his time with the Mountaineers, Barbay served as offensive coordinator under Jim McElwain at Central Michigan for three seasons.
Mississippi State is finalizing a deal to hire App State OC Kevin Barbay as its next offensive coordinator, sources tell @SINow.
Barbay, a Jim McElwain disciple, has captained offenses the last two years at App and Central Michigan that have ranked in the top 32 in the nation.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) January 12, 2023
The latest announcement comes as newly-named head coach Zach Arnett looks to turn the Bulldogs’ football program into his own following the tragic passing of Mike Leach.
This is a developing story. More details will be provided when made available.
