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Samford Fires Coach Chris Hatcher After Disappointing Season

11/10/2025

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Samford University fired Chris Hatcher, the head football coach, effective immediately, after 11 seasons.
The decision followed a 1-9 season, including a 38-14 loss to East Tennessee State.
Hatcher finished 62-59 overall and led Samford to an 11-2 season and the 2022 SoCon title.
An interim coach will be appointed soon, and a national search for a permanent replacement will begin immediately.

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Story summary

Samford University fired Chris Hatcher, the head football coach, effective immediately, after 11 seasons.
The decision followed a 1-9 season, including a 38-14 loss to East Tennessee State.
Hatcher finished 62-59 overall and led Samford to an 11-2 season and the 2022 SoCon title.
An interim coach will be appointed soon, and a national search for a permanent replacement will begin immediately.