Terrell Buckley Named Head Coach at MVSU

Terrell Buckley has been appointed as the head coach of Mississippi Valley State University's football team, marking his second head coaching position after leading the XFL's Orlando Guardians in 2023. Buckley, a College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL player, brings substantial coaching experience from roles at prominent colleges such as Florida State, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss. Known for his successful recruiting skills, he aims to revitalize a struggling program that has not seen a winning season since 2006. Mississippi Valley State, which competes in the SWAC conference, hopes Buckley's leadership will improve its recent poor performance record of 2-21. Buckley emphasizes building a culture of accountability and hard work as foundational elements for success. His hiring continues the trend of HBCUs appointing former NFL players as head coaches, similar to recent hires like Deion Sanders and Eddie George.