Prairie View A&M’s Tremaine Jackson makes major staff changes after upset loss to Southern

Prairie View A&M moved quickly after a surprising home result on Saturday, making an immediate staff shakeup that touches both the offense and the defensive backfield. According to a report cited by Yahoo Sports, head coach Tremaine Jackson dismissed offensive coordinator Christopher Buckner and defensive backs coach Darren Garrigan after the Panthers’ loss to Southern University.

The personnel change indicates a fast response to a result that the program treated as unacceptable, at least in coaching execution. Jackson’s decision also indicates the staff shakeup is not limited to a single unit. By removing both an offensive play caller and a position-specific defensive coach, the message is that the coaching group will be rebalanced across the roster’s daily instruction.

Beyond the dismissals, the report says Jackson promoted Clifford Fedd, who currently works in the program as the running backs coach. That promotion puts Fedd into a broader leadership role, with the duties implied by the vacancy created when Buckner was removed from the offensive coordinator position.

The staff restructuring also highlights how much continuity and accountability matter in college football, where midseason changes can affect everything from weekly game plans to in-practice emphasis. When a head coach makes multiple changes after a single loss, it typically reflects a belief that the problems were not isolated to one player or one moment, but rather to how the team prepared and was coached.

At the same time, this is not the same as a roster overhaul. Prairie View A&M’s players remain in place, and the on-field response now depends heavily on how quickly the new coaching arrangement can be implemented. Program leaders and players usually need days, not headlines, to translate a coaching switch into improved execution, especially on offense where timing and play design can be sensitive to personnel fit.

For Jackson, the immediate challenge is establishing authority with a changed staff while keeping players focused on the next opponent. The coaching transition can create confusion if expectations are unclear, but it can also sharpen roles and communication if the staff move is paired with a clear plan for what the offense and defensive secondary must fix.

The next games and weeks will determine whether this is a short-term course correction or the beginning of a larger identity shift. Watch for whether Prairie View A&M’s offensive structure changes under Fedd and whether defensive back coverage and situational execution look different after Garrigan’s departure.

Until Prairie View A&M or the league provides an official staff release, details like exact titles and the full scope of responsibilities remain limited to what has been reported. Still, the direction is clear: Jackson is indicating that results will drive personnel decisions, and the program expects the coaching change to translate into on-field improvement.