HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – University of Southern Mississippi (USM) head football coach Will Hall has been fired.

Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain announced on Sunday that the university would be moving in a new direction with its football program.

The Golden Eagles are currently 1-6 for their overall 2024 season.

“We are grateful to Will and his family for their dedication to Southern Miss over the past four years,” McClain said. “Will poured his heart and soul into this program and into shaping these young men. Unfortunately, the results on the field didn’t align with our shared goals and expectations.”

McClain said the university will focus on supporting their student-athletes for the rest of the season, and they will conduct a national search to find another head coach for the football program.

“This is a proud program with an outstanding history and a premier job in college football. We will find the next leader to usher us into a new era of championship success,” he said.

Assistant Head Coach/General Manager Reed Stringer will serve as the Golden Eagles’ interim head coach for the remainder of the 2024 season.