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Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby was officially named as Mississippi State's next head coach on Sunday. Seth Littrell and Joe Jon Finley are expected to be named as co-offensive coordinators.

As the news broke, posts from offensive recruits began flooding the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter.

Here is how Sooners commits reacted to Lebby's departure before and after the official announcement and Littrell and Finley's promotions:

Before his announced departure:

2024 four-star tight end Davon Mitchell

2024 four-star wide receiver Zion Kearney

2024 five-star defensive lineman David Stone

After his departure:

2025 three-star linebacker Marcus James

2024 four-star tight end Davon Mitchell

2024 four-star wide receiver Zion Kearney

2024 four-star quarterback Michael Hawkins

2024 three-star wide receiver Dozie Ezukanma

After Littrell and Finley's reported promotions:

Mitchell

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