Jacksonville State is working toward its first season in Conference USA. UNA will conclude its first spring practice under head coach Brent Dearmon.
Brent Dearmon's journey through college coaching brings him back to his home state for his first Division I head coaching job.
Brent Dearmon's first season as the UNA football coach begins in the 2023 FCS Kickoff against Mercer. The game will be televised on the ESPN Network.
Former in-state standouts Deshaun Davis, Thomas Johnston and Jake Bentley and former NFL receiver Samie Parker are the first three coaches hired by new UNA coach Brent Dearmon.
Samford coach Chris Hatcher called the season opening win over No. 8 ranked Kennesaw State a team win. It certainly was that, but one of the most pleasant things about the win was the play of a revamped defense.