Prayers Pouring In For Longtime College Football Coach Mark Richt

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Prayers are pouring in for longtime college football coach Mark Richt on Sunday night.

Richt, 65, served as the head coach of Georgia from 2001-15 and Miami from 2016-18. He won two SEC championships and one ACC Coastal Division championship. Richt, born in Omaha, Nebraska, is a two-time SEC Coach of the Year and a one-time ACC Coach of the Year.

He was named the Walter Camp National Coach of the Year in 2017, after leading Miami to a 10-3 season and Orange Bowl appearance.

But this weekend, Richt and his family experienced a difficult loss. Prayers are now pouring in for his family.

ATHENS, GA – SEPTEMBER 28: Head Coach Mark Richt of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after the game against the LSU Tigers at Sanford Stadium on September 28, 2013 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Mark Richt announced that his father passed away.

“My father,Lou Richt,truly had the“Best day of his life“ as he passed on to glory yesterday. Proverbs 20:7 describes him best “ a righteous man who walks in his integrity how blessed are his sons after him.” Thank you dad for blessing your children,” he announced.

Prayers are pouring in for his family on Sunday.

“May the Lord continue to bless you and your family, Coach!!! You have been such a wonderful influence on all those many people in this community. I pray your family feels love and support as you celebrate your father’s life,” one fan wrote.

“Sending our condolences, Coach. ❤️,” one fan added.

“Thoughts and prayers are with you Coach Richt. You are a blessing just like your dad. I learned a lot about faith by your example so I knew exactly how to trust God during the loss of my dad,” one fan added,

“Very sorry, Coach! Lifting you and your family up in prayer while y’all celebrate his life and entry to Glory! 🙏🏼,” one fan added.

“Sorry for your loss, coach… but congratulations to your pops for arriving to the father in grace and glory. We should all be so lucky,” one fan added.

My father,Lou Richt,truly had the“Best day of his life“ as he passed on to glory yesterday. Proverbs 20:7 describes him best “ a righteous man who walks in his integrity how blessed are his sons after him.” Thank you dad for blessing your children.

— Mark Richt (@MarkRicht) July 10, 2025