Seahawks' Mike Macdonald Gives Glory To God After Super Bowl LX Win

Seattle Seahawks head coach celebrates championship with faith-filled comments

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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In the aftermath of the Seattle Seahawks' 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, head coach Mike Macdonald gave all the glory to God, saying he believes he was "called to be a coach" and that the team is "incredibly blessed." Macdonald's star running back, Kenneth Walker III, who was named MVP, also praised God when accepting his trophy.

Why it matters

Macdonald's public display of faith and gratitude to God after winning the Super Bowl in just his second year as head coach resonates with many fans who appreciate seeing high-profile athletes and coaches openly discuss their religious beliefs, especially in the context of their professional success.

The details

The Seahawks' dominant defensive performance against the Patriots led to the 29-13 victory in Super Bowl LX, held at Levi's Stadium. After the game, Macdonald was interviewed by NBC host Maria Taylor, during which he credited his coaching abilities to a divine calling and expressed thankfulness for the team's championship win.

  • The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on February 9, 2026.

The players

Mike Macdonald

The head coach of the Seattle Seahawks who led the team to victory in Super Bowl LX.

Kenneth Walker III

The star running back for the Seattle Seahawks who was named MVP of Super Bowl LX.

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What they’re saying

“I believe God called me to be a coach and I listened to Him and I thank Him. We are incredibly blessed to be Seahawks, to be 12s. And now, we're world champions.”

— Mike Macdonald, Head Coach, Seattle Seahawks (NBC)

“We're all winners here.”

— Andrew Powell, Daily Caller Writer (Daily Caller)

The takeaway

Macdonald's faith-filled comments after the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory serve as an inspiring example of how some athletes and coaches choose to publicly give glory to God for their professional successes, resonating with many fans who appreciate seeing prominent figures openly discuss their religious beliefs.