Two days after extending the contract of head football coach Mike Leach, Mississippi State has locked up defensive coordinator Zach Arnett, too.
MSU confirmed Arnett’s extension Thursday afternoon. The news was first reported by 247 Sports.
Per 247, Arnett reportedly received a three-year contract worth $3.9 million. The deal will pay him $1.2 million in 2022 with a $100,000 raise each successive year.
The former San Diego State defensive coordinator and linebackers coach has led a top-50 defense at Mississippi State. Arnett received interest from LSU during the 2020 campaign but ultimately remained in Starkville.
Mississippi State confirmed Tuesday that Leach had received a two-year extension that will take his contract through the 2025 season.
MSU’s season begins at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 against Memphis at Davis Wade Stadium.
Theo DeRosa reports on Mississippi State sports for The Dispatch. Follow him on Twitter at @Theo_DeRosa.
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