Furman's national championship head football coach, Jimmy Satterfield, was posthumously inducted into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame. The induction took place in Greenville, with Satterfield's son, Shaun, accepting the honor on behalf of his late father. Satterfield, a key figure in Furman's football success, spent 21 years at the university, leading the team to unparalleled achievements, including a 1988 NCAA I-AA National Championship — the first by a Southern Conference (SoCon) school.

By the Numbers
  • Satterfield's coaching record at Furman: 66-29-3, ranking second in program history in winning percentage (.689).
  • Satterfield's combined head coaching record spanning 21 seasons at the high school and collegiate level: 189-63-8.
State of Play
  • Satterfield's legacy as a coach and his impact on Furman's football success continue to be celebrated posthumously.
  • The induction into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame adds to Satterfield's earlier enshrinement in both Furman and South Carolina Athletic Halls of Fame.
  • His coaching career spanned years of achievement, including nine SoCon Championships and the 1988 national championship title.
Bottom Line

Jimmy Satterfield's induction into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame posthumously honors his remarkable coaching legacy, marked by unparalleled success at Furman and a lasting impact on the football community.