The Southern football program will be under new leadership for the fourth time in six seasons.

The coach Marshall Faulk era officially started two days after Southern (2-10, 1-7 SWAC) beat Grambling 28-27 in the 52nd Bayou Classic . Faulk, a New Orleans native, replaced second-year coach Terrence Graves, who was fired after a 1-6 start , following a Southwestern Athletic Conference championship appearance in 2024.

Despite this being Faulk’s first head coaching job of his career, the Pro Football Hall of Fame player and the former Colorado running backs coach has seemingly energized the fanbase. His presence has already helped the university’s athletic department create business opportunities that weren’t previously possible, said athletic director Roman Banks at the introductory

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