Mississippi State Hires Zach Arnett as Defensive Coordinator

Salary and Contract Details

Buyout Clause

Mississippi State University has hired Zach Arnett as its next defensive coordinator, according to documents obtained by The Clarion-Ledger. Arnett, formerly the head coach at San Diego State University, signed a contract on December 20 with an annual salary of $3 million, making it the smallest contract among current Mississippi State coaches. The contract includes a buyout clause that requires Mississippi State to pay 50% of Arnett's remaining salary if he leaves before the end of his term. Arnett's tenure is limited to the longest allowable by the state of Mississippi, which is unspecified in the documents.