India, Dec. 19 -- Ohio University fired coach Brian Smith over his alleged affair with an undergraduate student, The Columbus Dispatch reported Thursday. The publication further added that the 45-year-old was 'violated university policy' by repeatedly consuming alcohol in the office. The identity of the student has not been revealed yet.

This comes after the university announced on Wednesday that Smith was fired for cause following an administrative investigation that concluded he committed multiple violations of his employment contract. The program did not offer details.

According to records obtained by The Dispatch, the investigation determined that Smith violated five provisions of his contract under Section 7.1, which allows for dis...