UCLA terminates Martin Jarmond as athletic director due to football struggles

UCLA ended the tenure of athletic director Martin Jarmond following a series of disappointing seasons for the football program. The university paid a $6.5 million buyout to part ways with Jarmond, who had served in the role since 2020. While the school saw success in women’s basketball and men’s basketball during his time, the football team failed to compete for a conference title and struggled to generate interest at the Rose Bowl. Critics pointed to his retention of former coach Chip Kelly, the subsequent hiring of DeShaun Foster, and a slow transition into the NIL era as primary failures. Jarmond’s departure comes immediately ahead of the program’s upcoming game against Cal. Bob Chesney, who was hired by Jarmond, remains with the team as they prepare for the contest on the road this Saturday.

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