College Football Head Coach Suddenly Fired Before Bowl Game
Summary
Ohio University fired its head football coach, Brian Smith, for professional misconduct right before their bowl game against UNLV. John Hauser will serve as the interim head coach while the school looks for a new permanent coach.Key Facts
- Ohio University fired head coach Brian Smith for cause, citing professional misconduct.
- Brian Smith was fired just before Ohio's Frisco Bowl game against UNLV.
- John Hauser will be the interim head coach during the bowl game.
- Smith's dismissal follows an administrative review of allegations against him.
- Smith was placed on mandatory leave on December 1 before being fired.
- Brian Smith was in his first full season as the head coach at Ohio, achieving an 8-4 record.
- Under Smith, Ohio tied for second place in the Mid-American Conference.
- Ohio achieved a notable win against West Virginia, a Big 12 program, this season.
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