Kennesaw State names Jerry Mack as new head coach
- Jerry Mack, formerly an NFL coach, has been named the head coach of Kennesaw State football after the dismissal of Brian Bohannon.
- Bohannon, who founded the program, left following a three-game stretch that capped a disappointing 2-10 season.
- Mack aims to build on the program's existing success while focusing on player education and character development.
In Kennesaw, Georgia, Jerry Mack, previously the running backs coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars, was appointed as the new head football coach for Kennesaw State University on Sunday. The 44-year-old replaces Brian Bohannon, the program's founding coach, who was let go with three games remaining in the regular season following a disappointing performance. Under Bohannon, the team recorded a 10-22 mark in the last three seasons and struggled in their inaugural year in Conference USA, ending with a 2-10 overall record. Chandler Burks stepped in as the interim coach for the final games of the season. Mack's past experience includes a successful stint as head coach at North Carolina Central, where he achieved a 31-15 record and secured three Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference titles. Kennesaw State's athletic director, Milton Overton, highlighted Mack's extensive coaching experience, which spans 20 years at various levels and his proven ability to connect with players as key factors for his selection. Mack expressed eagerness to lead the team towards success, emphasizing the importance of education, athletic performance, and character development. The transition marks a significant change for Kennesaw State football as they continue to adapt to the challenges of competing at the FBS level.