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Southern University Hires Marshall Faulk as Head Coach

The Pro Football Hall of Famer steps into his first head-coaching role following a season coaching Colorado’s running backs under Deion Sanders.

Overview

  • Southern announced the hire over the weekend and will introduce Faulk at a campus news conference on Monday at 12 p.m. ET.
  • Faulk, 52, completed the 2025 season as Colorado’s running backs coach, marking his first year on a college staff.
  • He replaces Terrence Graves, who was dismissed in October after a 1-6 start; Southern finished 2-10.
  • Southern’s athletics account confirmed the move on X, while a three-year contract length was reported by Jordan Schultz and has not been confirmed by the school.
  • The New Orleans native returns to Louisiana to lead the Baton Rouge-based HBCU program, bringing a decorated playing résumé that includes NFL MVP and Hall of Fame honors.