| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 26, 1948 |
| Alma mater | Manchester (IN) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1975–1976 | Hanover (assistant) |
| 1977–1980 | Dayton (DC) |
| 1981–2007 | Dayton |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 246–54–1 |
| Tournaments | 13–8 (NCAA D-III playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 NCAA Division III (1989) 8 PFL (1993–1993, 1996–1997, 1999–2002, 2007) | |
| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 2011 (profile) | |
Mike Kelly (born January 26, 1948) is a former American football coach. He was the head football coach at the University of Dayton from 1981 to 2007. In 27 years as the head coach at Dayton, he compiled a record of 246–54–1. He led the Dayton Flyers to the NCAA Division III Football Championship in 1989 and appearances in the title game three other times, in 1981, 1987, and 1991. Kelly ranks among the top 25 college football coaches of all time in winning percentage (.819). Among coaches with at least 25 years of experience, he has the fifth best winning percentage of all time.