Jackson State fires Hughes after less than 3 seasons

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Jackson State has fired football coach Tony Hughes after less than three seasons.
The school announced the move after losing to rival Southern 41-7 on Saturday. Defensive coordinator John Hendrick will be the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
Hughes had a 9-20 record at Jackson State, including a 3-4 mark this year. The veteran coach came to Jackson State after a long career as an assistant coach at several schools, including Mississippi State, South