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Western Kentucky fires coach Mike Sanford after 3-9 season
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Western Kentucky fires coach Mike Sanford after 3-9 season

Published Nov. 25, 2018 5:26 p.m. ET

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Western Kentucky has fired second-year coach Mike Sanford following a 3-9 finish, the Hilltoppers' first losing season since 2010.

The school announced Sanford's firing on Sunday, a day after the 'Toppers beat Louisiana Tech 30-15 for their second consecutive victory in Conference USA play. Their strong finish followed six consecutive losses but wasn't enough to save Sanford's job as they finished 2-6 in the league.

WKU athletic director Todd Stewart thanked Sanford in a statement but said it was time to change leadership. Stewart added, "This was not an easy decision and was not made lightly."

The 36-year-old Sanford, a former Notre Dame offensive coordinator and assistant at Stanford and Boise State, was replaced Jeff Brohm, who left for Purdue after the 2016 season.

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Sanford guided WKU to a 6-7 finish and the Cure Bowl last season.

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