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UCLA fires athletic director Martin Jarmond for a 6.5 million dollar buyout

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

UCLA fires athletic director Martin Jarmond for a 6.5 million dollar buyout

Summary

UCLA dismissed athletic director Martin Jarmond on Monday, ending his tenure with the university that began in 2020. The school will pay a 6.5 million dollar buyout to fulfill the remaining value of his contract. This move follows a period of administrative turnover at the university, which also paid a buyout to former football head coach DeShaun Foster last year. Combined, UCLA has dedicated over 12 million dollars to buyout payments for these two departures within the last year. During his time as athletic director, Jarmond oversaw the transition of the athletic program from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten and managed the hiring of football coach Bob Chesney. The university has sought to achieve profitability across its sports programs despite these significant expenditures on personnel changes.

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•UCLA fired athletic director Martin Jarmond on Monday.
•The university will pay a 6.5 million dollar contract buyout.
•Jarmond held the position of athletic director since 2020.
•UCLA has paid over 12 million dollars in total buyouts over the past year.
•Jarmond oversaw the Bruins' transition from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten.

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On Monday, UCLA fired AD Martin Jarmond, apparently because the program is a financial disaster. The athletic department has lost a ton of money. In 2025, UCLA had a $21.5 million deficit; in 2024, it was an eye-watering $51.9 million. Over the last five years, the athletic department has racked up over $200 million in […]
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