Brian Smith and Sherrone Moore are both out of jobs now.

Ohio Bobcats football head coach Brian Smith was relieved of his duties with cause for a scandal with similarities to that of former Michigan Wolverines HC Sherrone Moore.

Last week, the Wolverines announced that Sherrone Moore was fired for an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member. On that same day, Moore was arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of assault.

A day later, Moore appeared in court and was charged with the following: stalking, third-degree home invasion and breaking and entering. The victim was a Michigan staffer who had a relationship with Moore. The latter has been married to his wife, Kelli, since 2015.

On Wednesday, the Ohio Bobcats announced that Brian Smith had been relieved of his duties for violating “the terms of his employment agreement by engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University.”

According to The Columbus Dispatch, Brian Smith was fired because of an affair with an undergraduate student. Smith is also accused of showing up to a public event while apparently intoxicatd:

“Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith after he admitted to having an extramarital affair with an undergraduate student, records obtained by The Dispatch show.

The university terminated Smith’s contract on Dec. 17 for cause. Smith had been placed on leave Dec. 1, and has vowed to fight his termination after just one season leading the Bobcats.

In a letter dated Dec. 12 to Smith from OU President Lori Stewart Gonzalez, Smith is accused of carrying on the relationship with the student on campus at the Ohio University Inn. In the letter, the university president also wrote that Smith participated in a public appearance where he smelled strongly of alcohol and appeared intoxicated.”

Rex Elliott, Smith’s attorney, claims that his client was in the process of divorcing his ex-wife when he began the relationship with the student. Elliott also states that there are no university rules prohibiting relationships between employees and students.

Brian Smith Spent Four Seasons At Ohio

Brian Smith (Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Smith accepted an offer from the Bobcats to become their passing game coordinator/running backs coach in 2022. In 2023, he was given the title of associate head coach.

The Bobcats promoted Brian Smith to offensive coordinator in 2024. They liked what they saw and named him the new head coach for 2025, following Tim Albin’s departure to become the next head coach at Charlotte.

Ohio went 8-4 in the regular season, though the Ohio State Buckeyes were the only ranked team they faced. Ryan Day’s squad soundly won that game 37-9.

The Bobcats conclude their season against UNLV in the Frisco Bowl on Dec. 23. John Hauser will finish the season as the interim head coach.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.