Mike Kershaw was named the general manager for Kennesaw State football in December 2024.
Prior to Kennesaw, Kershaw was a veteran college football coach, serving most recently as the head coach at Mississippi College (2024) after a long stint at Rice (2018-2023).
Before coaching in Clinton, Miss., Kershaw had a remarkable coaching stint at Rice University, where he helped steer the Rice Owls to commendable success, culminating in a 6-6 overall record in the 2023 season — the team's highest win total since 2014.
During his tenure at Rice, Kershaw played a pivotal role in leading the Rice Owls to consecutive bowl berths, with an appearance in the 2023 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl and 2022 LendingTree Bowl. While at Rice, Kershaw coached two NFL wide receivers in Luke McCaffrey (selected in the third round) and Austin Trammell, who signed as an undrafted free agent.
Under Kershaw's guidance, the Rice Owls' offensive prowess shone brightly, averaging 30.25 points per game and demonstrating a balanced attack, amassing 376.8 yards per game—264.17 passing yards and 112.6 rushing yards. Quarterback JT Daniels concluded the regular season with impressive stats, showcasing his talent with 2,443 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
Rice’s offense boasted a formidable receiving unit, led by Luke McCaffrey, with 963 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, showcasing the team's depth with multiple receivers surpassing the 350-yard mark.
Kershaw's coaching expertise extends beyond wide receivers, having coached quarterbacks, wide receivers, and safeties at Delta State University. His tenure at DSU included guiding the top-ranked offense in Division II in 2004 and leading the 2006 squad to the NCAA Division II National Championship semifinals.
Kershaw also coached quarterbacks, wide receivers, and safeties at Delta State (1999-2006), helping guide the top-ranked offense in Division II in 2004 and the 2006 squad to the NCAA Division II National Championship semifinals. He also served as DSU’s recruiting coordinator from 2004-06.
He produced a pair of two-time All-Americans at Delta State including quarterback Scott Eyster, who remains DSU’s career passing leader as well as two others who were twice honored as honorable mention All-Americans.
Overall, he has produced 23 all-conference selections in his coaching career.
Kershaw was also a standout quarterback for DSU for two seasons, leading the team to its first Gulf South Conference championship in 1998. He earned his bachelor’s of science in business administration in 2000 before earning a master’s of education in 2003.
He is the son of former CFL executive Phil Kershaw, who served as president of both Saskatchewan and Ottawa as well as CFL Chairman in 1991-92.
Kershaw resides in Kennesaw with his wife, Kristi. They have two children, Riley and Karson.
