Ohio promotes defensive coordinator John Hauser to head football coach

Ohio University hires coach to replace Brian Smith, who had controversial exit from school

The Ohio Bobcats named interim head coach John Hauser as the team's new head coach Friday.Hauser, who had been the interim head coach, replaces Brian Smith, who was fired for allegedly having alcohol in his office and having an alleged affair with an undergraduate student, according to multiple reports. Smith was placed on administrative leave at the beginning of December and was fired Dec. 18 for serious professional misconduct.Hauser led the B…

Ohio to Promote Defensive Coordinator John Hauser to Head Coach

Hauser served as the school's interim for the Frisco Bowl win over UNLV following Brian Smith's firing.

John Hauser named Ohio football Head Coach

John Hauser has been promoted to head football coach, Ohio University Director of Athletics Slade Larscheid announced Friday (Dec. 26). Hauser is the 31st head coach in program history.

Ohio promotes defensive coordinator John Hauser to head football coach

The Ohio Bobcats promoted defensive coordinator John Hauser to head coach, they announced Friday. Hauser will replace fired former coach Brian Smith.

Ohio University promotes defensive coordinator John Hauser to head coach

John Hauser was named Ohio University's football coach on Friday, replacing Brian Smith, who was fired this month after one season. Hauser previously served as the Bobcats' associate head coach and defensive coordinator.

John Hauser Named Ohio Football Head Coach - Ohio University

John Hauser has been promoted to head football coach, Ohio University Director of Athletics Slade Larscheid announced Friday (Dec. 26). Hauser is the 31st head coach in program history.