Overview
- Lipscomb announced the rehiring on Jan. 8, bringing the former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst back to TSSAA high school football.
- Dilfer previously went 44-10 at Lipscomb from 2019–22 with three straight state championship appearances and titles in 2021 and 2022.
- Following his departure, the Mustangs went 12-20 from 2023–25 and were barred from the 2023 and 2024 playoffs for a recruiting violation.
- Current coach Jamie Graham was informed of the change, and the school has asked him to remain on staff.
- Lipscomb now competes in DII-AAA, where Baylor and McCallie have dominated, as looser transfer and NIL rules could help roster building.