Ohio says Brian Smith’s affair with student and alcohol use led to firing as football coach
Dec 18, 2025
Ohio cites affair with undergraduate studentRecords detail alcohol-related conduct complaintsSmith disputes claims, seeks negotiated exitBrian Smith was fired as Ohio University’s head football coach for multiple violations of his contract, including an extramarital affair with an undergraduate st
udent, according to records obtained Thursday by the Associated Press through a public records request.The university had said Wednesday that it terminated Smith’s contract for cause following an administrative review that found him “engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably” on the school. It did not provide specifics at the time. Continue reading...
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