Southern University made a statement the moment it hired Marshall Faulk — one that quickly reshaped the financial conversation around HBCU football. According to a report by WBRZ in Baton Rouge, Southern’s new head football coach will earn $1.2 million over three years. The contract pays Faulk $400,000 per season, placing him among the highest-paid head coaches in HBCU football. The deal also includes a $950,000 assistant coach salary pool, signaling a significant institutional investment beyond the head coach alone. In a landscape where many HBCU programs still fight for resources, Southern’s commitment stands out. A Salary That Puts Faulk in Elite HBCU
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