Central Oklahoma coach resigns after altercation with officials
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 12:57 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Adam Dorrel resigned from his position as Central Oklahoma's head coach following his aggressive pursuit of officials after a 33-31 loss to Central Missouri on October 1, 2026. The incident drew criticism from university officials, who stated his behavior did not align with the expectations for leadership. Dorrel, who previously coached at Abilene Christian, had a record of 30-21 at UCO since his hiring after the 2021 season. His tenure included a successful 11-2 season in 2024, but his career faced challenges, including a DUI suspension in 2025.
- •Adam Dorrel resigned after chasing officials post-game on October 1.
- •UCO lost to Central Missouri 33-31 in a tight contest.
- •Dorrel's record at UCO was 30-21 over five seasons.
- •He led the team to an 11-2 record in 2024.
- •Dorrel faced a DUI suspension in 2025.
- 12:57 PMYahoo Sports — Central Oklahoma coach resigns after chasing down officials following team's 33-31 loss
"Central Oklahoma said that Adam Dorrel's conduct after the game "was inconsistent with the expectations we have of our leaders."
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