Mississippi State fired football coach Zach Arnett on Monday.

Arnett was in his first season as the head coach of the Bulldogs. He was named as a replacement for the late Mike Leach, who passed away last December.

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"As part of my thorough and continued evaluation, I have determined that a change in leadership is necessary to move our football program forward and position it for the highest level of success," Mississippi State athletics director Zac Selmon said in a statement. 

"I have the utmost respect for Zach Arnett and am incredibly appreciative of the effort he put forth in leading our football program. However, the progress and on-field results have not been of the standard required for Mississippi State to achieve the level of success we need and expect."

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Selmon praised Arnett for stepping into the leadership role in a trying time for the program.

"Zach took on an unprecedented and challenging situation last December. He provided the football program much needed leadership and stability during a tragic time. There is no question that he has made a positive impact on the lives of our student-athletes during his time here. We are grateful for his contributions to Mississippi State and wish him the very best both personally and professionally."

The Bulldogs lost to Texas A&M on Saturday, 51-10, sparking the change.

The Aggies also fired Jimbo Fisher following the game.

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