Chris Ash was fired as Rutgers coach in the middle of his fourth season a day after the Scarlet Knights were routed 52-0 by Michigan, the school announced.
Offensive coordinator John McNulty was also dismissed.
"We appreciate Chris’s dedicated efforts on behalf of our football program, our department and our university,” athletics director Pat Hobbs said in a statement. "This change is especially difficult because of the steadfast commitment that Chris and his family have made to our student-athletes."
Rutgers tight ends coach Nunzio Campanile will be the acting head coach for the rest of the season.