THE WORD

Furman is making a rare midseason change on offense after a 2-3 start. Justin Roper is out, while quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Drew Dudzik will take over play-calling duties for the remainder of the 2026 season.

After stops at Miami, Missouri, East Carolina and Michigan, Jake Garcia has landed at Furman. Head coach Clay Hendrix joins FCS Nation to talk Garcia’s development, the Paladins’ identity and what’s ahead in the SoCon.