(STATS) – Jackson State dismissed football coach Tony Hughes in his third season on Sunday, naming defensive coordinator John Hendrick as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
Hughes, whose contract was set to expire on Dec. 12, had a 9-20 record, including 8-12 in the SWAC. Jackson State is 3-4 this season after a 41-7 loss at Southern on Saturday.
“Our goal is to find a new head coach who will build on our great tradition and grow our football program,” athletic director Ashley Robinson said.
Hendrick was the head coach at Benedict from 2003-06, compiling an 18-25 record.