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Ohio University fires coach Brian Smith over ‘serious professional misconduct’

Ohio University fired Brian Smith for serious professional misconduct including extramarital affairs and alcohol use, naming John Hauser interim coach for the upcoming Frisco Bowl.

  • Brian Smith was fired as Ohio's football coach for "engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the university."
  • Defensive coordinator John Hauser was named interim coach when Smith was placed on indefinite leave on December 1.
  • Smith's attorney disputed Ohio University's grounds for termination for cause.
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WSYX broke the news in on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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