Southern coach Terrence Graves officially leads team into Bayou Classic after interim stint

Southern University coach Terrence Graves returns to the Bayou Classic as the official head coach, not as an interim. He led the team to the Southwestern Athletic Conference West Division title and is focused on the upcoming game against Grambling. Graves emphasized the importance of staying focused on the rivalry game, despite already securing a spot in the championship. He noted that past experiences, including a challenging five-overtime game, have helped prepare the team. Grambling's coach Mickey Joseph also returns to the Superdome, seeking to build momentum for next season after a tough year. He aims for a victory to provide a positive foundation moving forward.