Mississippi Valley State University Men's Football
Academic Snapshot
Acceptance Rate
51%
Avg SAT
910
Avg ACT
16
Enrollment
1,326
Team Information
Sport
Football
Gender
Men's
Division
NCAA Division 1
Location
Itta Bena, MS
Coaching Staff (13)
Terrell Buckley
Head Coach
Terrell Buckley was named Head Coach on January 21, 2025. He is a former NFL cornerback, Super Bowl Champion and NCAA College Football Hall of Famer. Born and raised in Mississippi, Buckley has had a distinguished career both on and off the field. Buckley attended Pascagoula High School, where he led the team to a state championship and an undefeated season in 1987. He then played college football at Florida State University from 1989 to 1991. During his time with the Seminoles, Buckley set multiple records, including 21 career interceptions and 501 interception return yards which is still an NCAA record. In 1991, he won the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back and was a unanimous All-American. His No. 27 jersey was retired by Florida State in 2011 and he was inducted into the college football Hall of Fame in 2019. Buckley was selected by the Green Bay Packers as the fifth overall pick in the 1992 NFL Draft. He played 14 seasons in the NFL, with notable tenures at the Miami Dolphins, and New England Patriots where he was part of the Patriots' Super Bowl XXXVI-winning team in 2001. Buckley also recorded 50 interceptions, including six returned for touchdowns during his NFL career. After retiring from professional football in 2005, Buckley returned to Florida State to complete his degree. He began his coaching career at FSU, serving in various roles from 2007 to 2011. He later coached cornerbacks at Akron (2012–2013), Louisville (2014–2015), Mississippi State (2016–2019), and Ole Miss (2020–2021). In 2023, he became the head coach of the Orlando Guardians in the XFL. Buckley’s most cherished work resides off the field where he is deeply committed to his faith, family and the community. He is a proud husband, father of 5, and grandfather. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and perfecting his golf game.
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Terrence Barron
Assistant Coach
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Zane Samuel
Assistant Coach
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Caleb Brunson
Assistant Coach
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Eli Johnson
Assistant Coach
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Tarik Mckinzie
Assistant Coach
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Wyatt Anderson
Assistant Coach
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Arlo Henderson
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Deondri Clark
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Kelvin Smith
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Jalil Kilpatrick
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Grant Simms
Coach
Grant Simms enters his 2nd year at MVSU. Coach Simms was promoted to Pass Game Coordinator and WR/TE Coach after serving as an Offensive Analyst during the 2023 season. Coach Simms help developed Freshman All-American TE (Jaxson Davis) during his first year working with the Tight Ends. Coach Simms was very successful at the high school level before joining the MVSU staff in 2023. While coaching at Leflore County High School, Coach Simms led the Tigers to their first state championship appearance in school history. Coach Grant Simms played at MVSU from 2013-2017, where he spent time at Quarterback and Wide Receiver.
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Mario Edwards
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