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Bobcats put Smith on leave, Hauser named interim
- Ohio Bobcats place head coach Brian Smith on indefinite leave; Jon Hauser named interim head coach.
- Smith completed his first regular season as head coach at 8-4 after promotion from offensive coordinator in 2024.
- Hauser joined Ohio in 2022 and became defensive coordinator in 2024; he will lead during the inquiry.
- Ohio finished the regular season with a win over Buffalo before learning their bowl destination.
- The leave is effective starting Monday, with the duration undetermined.
- The situation could last several weeks as the university resolves the matter.
- Paul Bobcats finished the regular season with a win against Buffalo to cap the campaign.
- Smith, 45, was promoted from offensive coordinator in 2024 to replace Tim Albin.
- Jon Hauser has been with Ohio since 2022 and took over as interim head coach in 2024.
- The university did not disclose the reason for Smith's leave at this time.
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