New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Ohio University made headlines in college football on Wednesday (December 17) by terminating head coach Brian Smith for cause. The decision came after an administrative review found he engaged in serious professional misconduct. This abrupt move ended Smith's short tenure despite a successful 8-4 season with the Bobcats. Notably, he had been placed on leave since December 1 for undisclosed reasons.

The university stated that Smith violated his employment contract by engaging in serious professional misconduct. Officials released no specific details about the allegations, leaving many questions unanswered.

"Today, Ohio University terminated the contract of Head Football Coach Brian Smith for cause. The termination f...