The Lovett Lions are heading into the 2026 season under head coach Mike Muschamp for the 22nd straight season Muschamp has called Lovett home since 2005 and has led the Lions to 177 wins over his 21 years at the helm. Since 2002, the Lions have made the postseason every year including three region titles (2009, 2012-13) along with state championship in 2013. Last season, Lovett lost in the first round of the playoffs to Trinity Christian, but this season, they have a young roster that has had time to develop in the offseason. After winning six games in 2025 and adding another playoff appearance to his resume, Muschamp will have his Lions ready to head into another season of Lovett football. Some of Lovett’s young talent includes quarterback Sam Abney, who is entering his junior season after his first year leading the Lovett offense.
Rising junior running back Knox Thomason and a pair of senior wide receivers in Thomas Strang and Luke Darsey are ready to make an impact in the new year. With the new GHSA reclassification, Lovett moved from Class 2A to 3A where they will face new region foes such as North Cobb Christian, Haralson County, Temple and Wesleyan. The Lions won three games in their division last season, including victories over KIPP Atlanta, Therrell and Washington. Lovett will open its season at Westminster and will have numerous tough matchups on the road including games at Wesleyan, KIPP Atlanta, Holy Innocents’ and Temple.
Head Coach: Mike Muschamp
Coach Record: 202-115
2025 Record: 6-5
2025 Region: 5-2A
2025 Region Record: 3-3
2026 Region: 5-3A
Stadium Name: Conley-Oakley Field at Kilpatrick Stadium
2026 Schedule:
8/21 @ Westminster
8/28 Pace Academy
9/04 Fellowship Christian
9/18 @ Wesleyan
9/25 @ KIPP Atlanta Collegiate
10/02 @ Holy Innocents’
10/09 North Cobb Christian
10/23 Haralson County
10/30 @ Temple
11/06 Therrell
