UPDATE — 12/17/25, 12:55 p.m. ET: Ohio University has fired head football coach Brian Smith for cause after he was placed on leave earlier this month.  “The termination follows an administrative review of allegations that Smith violated the terms of his employment agreement by engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University,” the school announced in a statement on Wednesday, December 17. Details about the investigation and the allegations against Smith were not made available.  Interim head coach John Hauser will continue t...

7 hours ago

On HALO