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Brian Smith Named Ohio Football Head Coach

Story Courtesy of Ohio Athletic Communications

ATHENS, Ohio – Brian Smith has been promoted to head football coach, Ohio University Director of Athletics Julie Cromer announced Wednesday (Dec. 18). Smith becomes the 30th head coach in program history.

"Ohio Bobcat Football has been on a historic run in recent years, and Brian Smith has been a significant part of not only our MAC Championship team, but also our established culture of winning," Cromer said. "During the course of a national search that attracted several outstanding candidates, Coach Smith ultimately stood out above the rest.