Brian O'Connor's first month as Mississippi State baseball coach included the transfer portal and frequent visits to a Starkville breakfast favorite.

Brian O’Connor’s philosophy on transfer portal, high school recruiting The Cavaliers had seven transfers on this season’s team that went 32-18 and missed the NCAA tournament for the first ...

Jun 16, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Brian O'Connor (26) gathers the infield during a break against the Florida Gators in the seventh inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

Brian O’Connor’s staff has to work right away Things have moved quickly for MSU. The season ended June 1 with a loss to Florida State in the Tallahassee Regional final.

Brian (O'Connor) was the baseball player of the year and I was the city basketball player of the year. We were all just natural athletes, so that's all we did.

O’Connor, remember, signed an extension through the 2031 season just last June that increased his annual pay to $1.4 million a year, eighth-highest in college baseball, and way out of whack with ...

Long-time Virginia Baseball head coach Brian O'Connor left late on Sunday to become the head coach at Mississippi State and from the looks of it, he is going to be well compensated for doing so.

The Brian O’Connor in Starkville is officially underway and moving at full speed already. Most of the action is with O’Connor building his coaching and support staff.

June 2, 2025 FILE - Virginia head coach Brian O'Connor talks with officials before an NCAA baseball game against Wichita State, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Gary McCullough/AP ...

Brian O’Connor’s adjustment to Starkville Even with the busy month of recruiting and travelling, O’Connor also had to work through the regular onboarding process for employees.

O'Connor's team went 32-18 this season and missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019. “Brian O’Connor is one of the most respected and accomplished coaches in college baseball.