As Chad Lunsford continues to build the Georgia Southern football team, he’s been afforded some additional security.
Friday, Georgia Southern announced a one-year contract extension for its head football coach. Lunsford is now signed through 2024.
“My family and I would like to thank Dr. Marrero, Jared Benko and the Athletic Foundation for this contract extension,” Lunsford said in a statement. “Georgia Southern is a special place and we are very proud to be a small part of such an awesome program. We will continue to work hard to help our student-athletes to grow as GS Men. Our program is on the rise and we are excited about the commitment shown to us as well as our commitment to give back to the University and the Athletic Department.”
In October of 2017, Tyson Summers was fired as the Georgia Southern football coach. Lunsford replaced him on an interim basis. A month later, Lunsford was named the permanent replacement.
GSU went 2-10 that 2017 season. In the two years since, the Eagles have gone 17-9. Included in that was a 10-win 2018 season. During that campaign, the program claimed its first-ever bowl win as an FBS program.
“Chad Lunsford’s management of our football program, from developing young men of character to coaching them on the field, has been exceptional,” said athletic director Jared Benko. “He is a leader that is committed to doing things the right way. Chad represents our institution and state with great pride - both on and off the field. We look forward to his continued leadership of our football program.”
