MTSU parts ways with head coach Rick Stockstill after 18 seasons

Middle Tennessee Director of Athletics Chris Massaro announced Monday that head coach Rick Stockstill has been fired after 18 seasons with the MTSU program.

The former Clemson and South Carolina assistant was named the Sun Belt Coach of the Year twice and the Conference USA Coach of the Year once during his time with MTSU.

“This is one of the most difficult days in my tenure, but one I feel is necessary in our aspiration to compete and win championships,” Massaro said in a statement. “I appreciate everything Rick, his wife Sara, and their family have done the last 18 years for MTSU Athletics, our football program, and, more importantly, our student-athletes. Because of his leadership, our student-athletes have performed at a high level in the classroom, have dedicated time and energy to supporting our community and have given us countless hours of dedication to being successful on the football field. I want to thank Coach Stockstill for his professionalism, character and dedication, and wish him well in his future endeavors.”