Hawai'i coach Todd Graham, facing mounting allegations of mistreating players in the program, resigned Friday after two seasons with the school.
Graham's decision comes a week after a state senate hearing where former players provided testimony alleging verbal abuse and other problems within the culture of the football program. Athletic director David Matlin and other administrators remained supportive of Graham, despite the allegations and 17 players entering the NCAA's transfer portal since November.
In a statement, Graham said he was not asked to step down following two seasons and an 11-11 record. He had three years left on a five-year contract and was earning $800,000 annually.