Todd Winfrey, the head coach at Canyon High School, has been replaced by Matt Lovorn, the current Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, as of Monday, October 6, 2025.
Canyon ISD didn’t provide further comment, stating it was an ongoing personnel matter. However, netizens believed it was related to Todd’s TikTok video.
Only thing that makes a homecoming win sweeter, is when your daughter comes home from college to surprise you after the game. SPECIAL! Thanks Kenadee. pic.twitter.com/pNgWugXjnX
— Todd Winfrey (@todd_winfrey) September 19, 2021
i want to see the tiktoksÂ
Candi Timmons
I saw a tik toc of him in the pool but I thought that was a response to the firing. Was there another one?
Fara Beth Hunt
 It doesn’t even seem like he meant to post it. More like he’s old and messing with audios and accidentally posted it.
Selina Denney
Winfrey has led the Eagles football program with steady success for the past five seasons. He has been on the coaching staff for over 20 years, and his deep roots have shown impressive results.
Since taking over as head coach, Winfrey has accumulated an outstanding overall record of 36-14. The team’s strong performance continues this year, with the Eagles holding a 4-1 record as they head into their schedule.
The Eagles are set to open District 2-4A Division I play against West Plains this Friday at 7 p.m. at Happy State Bank Stadium.
Furthermore, Matt Lovorn, who is in his third year as the Eagles’ offensive coordinator, has supported Winfrey. He has led Stratford Elks to the 2021 UIL Class 2A Division II state championship during his eight years as their head coach.
Canyon ISD Fires Head Football Coach Todd Winfrey
Canyon ISD announced that Todd Winfrey is out as the head football coach, and Matt Lovorn will assume the role of Acting Head Coach for the Canyon High School football program.
The sudden change was announced in an email from Canyon ISD Athletic Director John Peterson.
Great day in Orlando. pic.twitter.com/CSCBMCUfIx
— Todd Winfrey (@todd_winfrey) March 16, 2024
However, the district did not give a specific reason for the removal.
They stated that it is an ongoing personnel matter and will not provide further comment at this time.
As of Monday, October 6th, Matt Lovorn, the current Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, will assume the role of the Acting Head Coach for the Canyon High School football program. Canyon ISD will not provide further comment at this time as this is an ongoing personnel matter.
Canyon ISD
While the school remains silent, many online believe a TikTok video is the cause.
According to social media users, Coach Winfrey was removed after he accidentally posted a video of himself in a pool. Some also suggest the use of foul language in the video may have been a factor.
The unexpected move leaves the Canyon Eagles with a new head coach for the remainder of the season.
Getting fired over bad words but not being fired over cheating on your wife with the volleyball head coach is wild work!!!!
Fara Beth Hunt
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Todd Winfrey is married to his wife of 28 years, Jen, and they have four daughters.
- He was the offensive coordinator for Butler for 18 years.
