William "Sonny" Jackson (September 24, 1938 – July 10, 2021) was an American college football coach.
[1] In 1981, Jackson was hired for his first college head coaching position at his alma mater, Nicholls State University.
[1][2] He coached the Colonels for six seasons through 1986 and compiled a record of 39 wins, 28 losses and 1 tie.
[5] From 1987 to 1989, Jackson was head football coach at McNeese State University and compiled a record of 13–20.
[1] His son, Hud Jackson, is also a college football head coach.