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East Mississippi Community College removes coach Buddy Stephens

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

East Mississippi Community College removes coach Buddy Stephens
Summary

East Mississippi Community College has ended the tenure of head coach Buddy Stephens. The move follows public criticism from Stephens regarding recent changes implemented by the conference. During his time at the school, Stephens secured five national titles for the program. The coach gained wider notoriety as a central figure in the documentary series Last Chance U, which profiled the community college football program. The administration opted to part ways with the longtime coach after his remarks surfaced. The school has not yet announced a successor for the position.

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Key Details
  • •Buddy Stephens is no longer the head coach at East Mississippi Community College.
  • •The departure follows critical comments Stephens made about conference changes.
  • •Stephens won five national titles during his coaching career at the school.
  • •The coach was featured prominently in the documentary series Last Chance U.
Latest Updates
  • 4:38 AMESPN — 'Last Chance U' coach Stephens out at EMCC
What they're saying
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East Mississippi Community College coach Buddy Stephens, who won five national titles, is out after making critical comments about changes made by the conference.

— ESPNby Adam Rittenberg
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