Oregon WR Coach Michael Johnson leaves for Mississippi State

Stan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsPer Matt Prehm of DuckTerritory.com (The Oregon 247sports affiliate), now former wide receivers coach Michael Johnson accepted the same job at Mississippi State.

This was a fast moving hire as the job was open for less than two days. Coach Johnson was in Mississippi interviewing for the position during the weekend.

Coach Johnson was a Willie Taggart hire that was retained by current head coach Mario Cristobal. He owes Oregon nothing on the buyout as his Ducks contract stated that he owed 0 if he left after the 2018 bowl game (courtesy of 247 Sports).

In terms of recruiting, Johnson was involved either as a primary or secondary recruiter for four recruits in this…