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Oregon fires Mark Helfrich following 4-8 season

The Oregon football program has decided to go in a new direction.

Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens announced Tuesday evening that football coach Mark Helfrich has been relieved of his duties after four seasons.

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"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."

Western Michigan coach P.J. Fleck is among the favorites to replace Helfrich.