What happened to Mike Leach? Mississippi HC's cause of death revealed

It's a sad day for the football world as it was announced that legendary college football coach, Mike Leach, has passed away.

Leach had a massive heart attack on Sunday in Starkville and was transferred to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for treatment.

The celebrated coach suffered the cardiac arrest at his home and remained untreated for about 10-15 minutes. Unfortunately, he passed away early Tuesday morning after the battle.

The Leach family released the following statement:

"Mike was a giving and attentive husband, father, and grandfather. He was able to participate in organ donation at UMMC as a final act of charity. We are supported and uplifted by the outpouring of love and prayers from family, friends, Mississippi State University, the hospital staff, and football fans around the world. Thank you for sharing in the joy of our beloved husband and father's life."

Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum also commented on the tragic passing of Leach.

"Coach Mike Leach cast a tremendous shadow not just over Mississippi State University, but over the entire college football landscape. His innovative 'Air Raid' offense changed the game. Mike's keen intellect and unvarnished candor made him one of the nation's true coaching legends. His passing brings great sadness to our university, to the Southeastern Conference, and to all who loved college football. I will miss Mike's profound curiosity, his honesty, and his wide-open approach to pursuing excellence in all things."

Remembering Mike Leach and his accomplishments

Mike Leach during Mississippi State v LSU match

Mike Leach was a head coach in college football for 21 years, from 2000-2022. He coached Texas Tech from 2000-2009. He was then Washington State's head coach from 2012-2019. Leach was most recently with Mississippi and had been coaching there since 2019.

Leach has a career record of 158-107 as a head coach for MSU, Texas Tech, and Washington State. He is well known for his 'air raid' offense.

In his 21 seasons as head coach, he's led his teams to 19 bowl games, produced seven seasons of at least nine victories, and won two conference titles.

Leach led Mississippi to an 8-4 record in 2022, in his third season as head coach.