Zach Arnett fired; 5 candidates for Mississippi State HC job

3. Jon Sumrall 

The Troy coach will be this year’s Group of 5 offseason coaching headliner after leading the Trojans to a 20-4 record during his time in the head gig. The 41-year-old has been able to mix his recruiting ability with a decisive game plan since taking over in 2022 and has plenty of experience in the SEC conference, dating back to his stints as an assistant for both Ole Miss and Kentucky.