Mike Leach2022 record: 9-4It’s hard not to fantasize where Mike Leach had MSU headed before his death in December 2022. Leach amassed his best win total in his third year as the Bulldogs’ head coach, earning ranked wins against Texas A&M and Ole Miss. Croom’s third season was his third-straight three-win season, with the only notable win on the road against a pre-Nick Saban Alabama. Croom had his best season in year four with an 8-5 record, but resigned after another three-win season in year five. Jackie Sherril1993 record: 4-5-2The MSU coaching legend and member of the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot had a untypical season his third year.