Southern has fired football coach Terrence Graves after leading the team to a 1-6 record to start the season, the university announced on Monday.

According to a statement released by the university, a national search has begun to find Graves' replacement.

"I want to thank Coach Graves for the energy, determination, and for leading the team to a Western Division championship," Southern athletic director Roman Banks said in a statement. "Graves' connection to Southern University runs deep — he will always be a Jaguar.

"This was a difficult decision, but the results on the field were not acceptable. After evaluating every aspect of the football program. I believe it is in the best interests of Southern football student-athletes, our fans and our university."

Southern's interim coach wil

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