(Photo from Delta State Athletics / Weronika Kaczmarska)
A nationwide search is underway at Delta State to replace their longtime head football coach after he left for Ole Miss.
Todd Cooley spent the past 13 seasons leading the Statesmen. He will now be the Director of High School Relations/Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Ole Miss.
At Delta State, Cooley recorded his 77th career victory during the 2025 season, becoming Delta State’s winningest football coach. Delta State has boasted an 82-49 record with Coach Cooley at the helm of the football program with four NCAA Division II Playoff berths (2014, 2017, 2022, 2023) and three Gulf South Conference Championships (2014, 2022, 2023) in 12 seasons. Cooley is also a four-time GSC Coach of the Year (2013, 2014, 2022, 2023).
During his tenure, Cooley has coached over 100 All-GSC selections while also graduating nearly 250 football student-athletes.
“Todd’s hard work and commitment has elevated our program to a nationally respected and competitive level. We wish Todd and Lisa continued success in his new position,” said Director of Athletics Mike Kinnison in a statement.