The Rebel offensive mindset has not changed, but the pieces have

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Baker returned to the program as offensive coordinator in December 2025 after two seasons with East Carolina. For Baker, his job is more about continuing to have success with the pieces the team already has. The Rebels lost several key pieces from the offense a year ago but also made additions during the offseason. Returnees Luke Hasz and Caleb Odom, along with transfers Michael Smith and Brady Prieskorn, make up a diverse tight end room. We’ve got some more traditional tight end body types, Smith and … Prieskorn, your 6-foot-5 (inch), 250-260-pound guys,” Baker said.