Football coach Brian Smith was fired Wednesday by Ohio University, which cited 'serious professional misconduct.'
Thursday, December 18, 2025 9:02PMFootball coach Brian Smith was fired Wednesday by Ohio University , which cited "serious professional misconduct." Smith had been placed on indefinite leave on Dec. 1.
The university said it terminated Smith's contract for cause following an administrative review that found him "engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably" on the school. It did not provide specifics. Rex Elliott, who is Smith's attorney, said in a statement that: "We vigorously dispute Ohio University's grounds for the termination for cause of Coach Brian Smith. "He is shocked and dismayed by this turn of events, and we plan to fight this wrongful termination to protect his good name. Coach Smith is an ethical man who has done an exemplary job for the University. He wants nothing but the best for the players, coaches, and the entire Bobcat community."The 45-year old Smith was named the head coach on Dec. 18, 2024, after Tim Albin left to become the coach at Charlotte. Smith came to Ohio as running backs coach and passing game coordinator in 2022, then was promoted to associate head coach in 2023 and offensive coordinator in 2024. The Bobcats went 9-4 under Smith, including a win in last year's Cure Bowl over Jacksonville State and a 17-10 victory over West Virginia this season. Defensive coordinator John Hauser will serve as interim coach for the Frisco Bowl on Dec. 23 against UNLV. The search for a permanent coach is underway.
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