Tulsa fires Wilson as coach after newest blowout

• Pete Thamel, ESPNNov 24, 2024, 10:02 AM ET

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coach Kevin Wilson on Sunday after he fell to 7-16 in his two seasons at the school following a 63-30 loss at USF on Saturday.Wilson’s team lost 9 games by more than 30 points over 2 seasons.Sources informed ESPN that the decision came down to results and culture, as a new administration did not visualize an environment that might quickly change.Athletic director Justin Moore meant that in announcing Wilson’s dismissal.”With the quickly evolving landscape of college athletics, we understand the value of placing our football program and athletic department to thrive and excel in the upcoming years, “Moore said in a declaration.”Our requirement will be to play in championship game every season, complete for conference titles, and build a program that everyone connected to the Golden Cyclone will be proud of. Our nationwide search for a new head coach starts today.”Pass receiver coach and recruiting planner Ryan Switzer will serve as the interim coach. Switzer was a two-time All-American at North Carolina and played 3 seasons in the NFL.The Golden Cyclone(3-8, 1-6 American Athletic Conference)close the season Saturday versus FAU.Wilson’s firing marks the 6th task to open in the AAC (together with those at Charlotte, Rice, Temple, East Carolina and FAU ). Tulsa, Charlotte and FAU fired their coaches before the surface of their second seasons,

a sign that the expected length of training tenures in the Group of 5 is shortening.Wilson likewise acted as Indiana’s head coach from 2011 to 2016, during which he went 26-47 with two bowl looks.