HAMDPEN-SYDNEY, Va. – Hampden-Sydney College football head coach Marty Favret, the all-time winningest coach in program history, announced on Sunday night that 2023 will be his final season of coaching. In 23 seasons at the College, he has attained 145 victories (145-86) and led the Tigers to 15 winning seasons with five Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Championships (2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014) and six NCAA Division III Football Championship appearances (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014). Favret is currently the longest-tenured collegiate football head coach in Virginia.
 
"For nearly a quarter century, I've had the best job in college football. I want to thank General Sam Wilson, Joe Bush and others for selecting a relative no-name 24 years ago to take over the football program at such an amazing place. When I took the job, I had no idea how passionate the alumni base and Hampden-Sydney community were and they have been instrumental in our success and ability to run a first class program. I have also been blessed to work with unique and talented student-athletes and coaches that have truly made every work day a joy. My players have made this the most satisfying chapter of my professional life.
 
"Awaiting grandchild number two in December, I am ready to focus my time on something other than 'third and five.' I am proud of where our program stands today and I look forward to channeling all my energy on coaching the talented 2023 Tigers this fall and getting this special group to a championship level." – H-SC Head Football Coach Marty Favret
 
"There's a saying, 'the people make the place,' and nowhere is this more true than at a small college. Not only is Marty Favret the winningest football coach in the history of Hampden-Sydney athletics, but he has, for 23 years, helped the College fulfill its mission 'to form good men and good citizens' by coaching and mentoring thousands of the College's student-athletes. The stories that our alumni tell of Marty's influence are a wonderful tribute to his talents as a leader of, and role model for, young men. Marty and his wife, Cynthia, have made Hampden-Sydney their home and they raised their daughters here; they are much-loved neighbors. We look forward to an exciting final season to bring Marty's remarkable football coaching career at Hampden-Sydney to a close. During the next few months, I encourage every member of our College community to find an opportunity to thank Marty for his dedicated service and to congratulate him on his retirement." – H-SC President Larry Stimpert
 
"The level of success Marty has had at Hampden-Sydney over the years is remarkable. Marty is the all-time winningest football coach here and that is a record that is very unlikely to be broken. But his success goes well beyond the sidelines. As a husband, father, colleague, friend and mentor, Marty has touched the lives of hundreds of us that have called the Hill home in such a positive way. His legacy and influence will last far beyond his 24 years as our football coach. I look forward to celebrating Coach Favret this season with his current team, alumni, family and friends that hold him in such high esteem." – H-SC Director of Athletics Chad Eisele
 
MARTY FAVRET CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• All-time winningest football coach in school history (145-86)
• Most ODAC wins in school history (95-51)
• Six NCAA Division III Playoff appearances
• Five ODAC Championships
• Five-time ODAC Coach of the Year (2003, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013)
• 15 winning seasons and 18 seasons at .500 or better
• 10 eight-win seasons, including one 10-win season, and three nine-win seasons
• His 145 career wins rank 14th among active Division III head coaches (first among ODAC head coaches)
• His 95 career ODAC wins are the most among active ODAC head coaches
• Coached 25 All-America selections, including four two-time All-Americans
• Coached four Academic All-America® selections, including one two-time Academic All-America®
• Coached one William V. Campbell Trophy® finalist
• Coached eight William V. Campbell Trophy® semifinalists
• Coached nine Gammon Cup winners
• Coached 114 First Team All-ODAC selections (1-four-time, 7-three-time, 16-two-time)
• Coached five ODAC Offensive Players of the Year
• Coached three ODAC Defensive Players of the Year
• Coached five ODAC Rookies of the Year
• Coached three ODAC Football Scholar-Athletes of the Year
• Coached one ODAC Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Eisele said that the school will conduct a national search for its new head coach.