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STARKVILLE – Former record-setting Mississippi State wide receiver Chad Bumphis is heading home as the Bulldogs’ newest wide receivers coach, head football coach Zach Arnett announced on Wednesday.
Bumphis, a Tupelo native, returns to Starkville after spending the past two seasons at Utah, where he helped the Utes to back-to-back Pac-12 championships and two Rose Bowl appearances.
“Bringing Chad Bumphis back home to Mississippi State has been a key priority for us,” Arnett said. “His reputation and relationships in this state are unparalleled. He had a legendary career here as a player and has done a terrific job at each of his coaching stops. He brings experience, knowledge, and familiarity with Mississippi State, and we are proud to welcome him back to Starkville.”
In 2022, Bumphis’ wide receivers unit helped Utah rank No. 5 in the Pac-12 in both scoring offense (38.6) and total offense (466.9). Devaughn Vele led all Utah wideouts with 55 catches for 695 yards and five touchdowns, the third most receiving scores on the team, while Jaylen Dixon added 33 catches for 344 yards and three scores. Money Parks also hauled in 26 receptions for 414 yards and two touchdowns.
Britain Covey was the top wide receiver target during Bumphis’ first season, catching 52 balls for 514 yards and three touchdowns. Vele also made an impact during the 2021 campaign, contributing 23 catches for 389 yards and a score.
“I’m fired up to be home!,” Bumphis said. “My wife Nataly, my son Ace, and I couldn’t be happier. I started coaching to specifically take this job. This is home and I’m fired up to get to work. Thank you to Coach Arnett for…
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