Key Highlights
- It did not provide specifics. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRex 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.