Buchtel athletic director and football coach placed on leave
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Bryan Williams, Buchtel's athletic director and head football coach, has been placed on administrative leave by Akron Public Schools. Tahj Dent has been named interim coach for the team, which has a 2-7 record this season. Williams's absence follows an incident that led to Buchtel forfeiting four wins due to eligibility issues. This is the latest development as the team prepares for its Week 10 game against East on November 23.
- •Akron Public Schools placed Bryan Williams on administrative leave.
- •Tahj Dent serves as interim coach during this period.
- •Buchtel has a 2-7 record this season.
- •The team forfeited four wins due to ineligible players.
- •Buchtel will face East on November 23.
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Buchtel athletic director/football coach placed on administrative leave
"Akron Public Schools placed Buchtel athletic director and football head coach Bryan Williams on administrative leave. Tahj Dent is the interim coach.
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