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?

Quarterback Blake Shapen will miss the rest of the season, but safety Issac Smith and running Keyvone Lee also had injuries. Jeff Lebby on Blake Shapen"i have talked to him a ton,” Lebby said. “He is an elite young man who pulled into the office early this morning and is coaching guys up on the field in a sling.