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Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith over alleged affair with student, and alcohol violations

December 19, 2025

Ohio University has officially terminated head football coach Brian Smith due to an alleged extramarital affair with a student and violations of university policy. Smith was placed on administrative leave on December 1 after a meeting with the athletic director, following discussions about the allegations against him.

Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith over alleged affair with student, and alcohol violations

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Brian Smith was fired from Ohio University as head football coach.
The termination was due to an alleged affair with a student and alcohol violations.
Smith was placed on administrative leave on December 1.
The athletic director intervened during a meeting with Smith and his assistants.

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Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith over alleged affair with student, and alcohol violations

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Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith over alleged affair with student, and alcohol violations

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