Oregon has fired head coach Mark Helfrich on the heels of a disappointing season, the university announced.
Helfrich met with athletic director Rob Mullens on Tuesday night before the decision was made.
"We want to thank Mark for his eight years with the University of Oregon and appreciate his efforts on behalf of Oregon football," Mullens said in a statement. "We wish Mark and his family the best."
Oregon went 4–8 under Helfrich this season, the team’s worst record since 1991. The Ducks lost their season finale to Oregon State, the first time losing their in-state Civil War game since 2007.