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KU will fire David Beaty at end of the football season, athletic director says

Kansas football coach David Beaty will be fired at the end of the season, KU athletic director Jeff Long announced in a email to donors Sunday.

“After a thorough evaluation of the program, I believe that new leadership is necessary for our football team to move forward and compete at the highest level of the Big 12 Conference,” Long said. “I know that Coach Beaty cares deeply about his players, and I respect that. The student-athletes on this team have continued to play hard — and I am confident they will do that for the rest of the season.