AUSTIN, Texas — Jeff Lebby made it clear in Saturday’s postgame news conference that there was no moral victory in Mississippi State football’s 35-13 loss at No. 2 Texas. “The moral victory part of it will not creep into our building whatsoever,” the first-year coach said.

Mississippi State Head Coach Jeff Lebby spoke to the media this week about how he is preparing his quarterback and his thoughts on playing Texas. How are you preparing Van Buren to face the No. 1 team in the country?

Sep 14, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby walks onto the field during a time out during the second quarter of the game against the Toledo Rockets at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images / Matt Bush-Imagn Images