Not even half a season into his tenure at Prairie View A&M, Tremaine Jackson's name is circulating in FBS coaching conversations. Last Sunday, UAB fired head coach Trent Dilfer after an unfortunate 2-4 start as well as a 53-33 loss to Florida Atlantic. Also of note, Dilfer's UAB escaped Alabama State in the season opener for both squads, winning a high-scoring 52-42 game.
There have been several names that have been thrown out in the coaching search over the past few days, but The Athletic’s Chris Vannini, in a recent article, mentioned Jackson as a “name to watch out for.” While it doesn't indicate that there is definitive interest or if there has been any contact, it is certainly an interesting proposition.
Jackson boasts an impressive resume and record thus far in his first seas