CLEVELAND, Miss. – Todd Cooley, Delta State University's head football coach for the past 13 seasons, has announced his resignation to accept a position at the University of Mississippi. Cooley will be the Director of High School Relations/Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Ole Miss.

The Nashville, Ark., native recorded his 77^th career victory during the 2025 season with a 41-9 victory over North Greenville to become 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.

A nationwide search to select Cooley's replacement is underway.