Overview
- Southern confirmed the dismissal on its social media accounts after a 1-6 opening to the 2025 season.
- Athletic director Roman Banks cited unacceptable on-field results while thanking Graves for last year’s West Division championship.
- Co-offensive coordinator Fred McNair was named interim head coach, bringing a 48-33 record from his Alcorn State tenure with multiple SWAC East titles.
- The move followed a loss to Prairie View A&M in which the offense struggled, with QB Ashton Strother throwing for 81 yards and one interception and RB Trey Holly rushing for 99 yards without a touchdown.
- Southern will face Florida A&M on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET in its first game under McNair.