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Clay Hendrix announces retirement from Furman football at season's end

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 8:53 PM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Clay Hendrix announces retirement from Furman football at season's end
Summary

Clay Hendrix, head coach of Furman football, announced his retirement following the 2026 season. Hendrix, who has spent 29 years with the program, is in his tenth season as head coach. His tenure included coaching the Paladins to league championships in 2018 and 2023 and a Southern Conference Coach of the Year award in 2023. This season, the Paladins hold a record of 2-6, including 1-3 in conference play. Furman's next game is against Western Carolina on Oct. 31, with a final home matchup scheduled for Nov. 14 against Chattanooga.

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  • •Hendrix is 62-49 overall, 47-28 in Southern Conference play.
  • •Furman was 3-8 last season and is 2-6 this year.
  • •Hendrix was offensive coordinator before returning to Furman in 2017.
  • •The final game of the season is at VMI on Nov. 21.
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Clay Hendrix announced his retirement as Furman football coach following the 2026 season and 29 years with the program.

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