Southern Miss Fires Coach Hall Amid Struggles

The University of Southern Mississippi has fired head football coach Will Hall after a disappointing 1-6 start to the season, culminating in a 44-28 loss to Arkansas State. Hall, who led the team since 2020, finished his tenure with a record of 14-30, failing to maintain the success of his initial 7-6 season at the LendingTree Bowl. Athletic Director Jeremy McClain praised Hall's dedication but cited the lack of alignment between the results and the program's goals as the reason for his dismissal. Assistant Head Coach Reed Stringer will assume the role of interim head coach for the remainder of the 2024 season, as the university begins a national search for a new head coach. Southern Miss, known for its strong football tradition, aims to find a leader who can restore the program to its former success. The decision marks the second head coaching change of the season for Southern Miss, highlighting the challenges faced by the program in recent years.