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- ↑ Meche, Kirk (November 25, 2024). "BREAKING: McNeese fires Goff - American Press". The American Press. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ↑ Shane Thomas (January 29, 2019). "Goff introduced as VSU's new football coach". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ↑ "Gary Goff Named Valdosta State Head Football Coach". WALB. January 25, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2021.