Mississippi State coach Mike Leach told reporters Thursday that the state of Mississippi should change its flag because it does not "unify" its citizens.
The Mississippi State flag features the Confederate flag in its upper left-hand corner and is the only state flag to honor the Confederacy, which fought for the continued enslavement of Black people.
The Confederate flag is racist symbol, and the NCAA recently announced the state of Mississippi will be barred from holding any championship events until the flag is changed.
Leach and Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin were among a contingent of representatives who met with legislators Thursday in an attempt to change the flag.