Northern Michigan University Fires Football Coach

Northern Michigan University has fired its head football coach, two days after the Wildcats finished its season with a 56-7 loss to Tiffin (Ohio). The Wildcats finished 3-8 in the 2016 season. Read the university's short press release below.

 

MARQUETTE---Director of Athletics Forrest Karr announced a leadership change in the Northern Michigan football program Monday afternoon.

Head coach Chris Ostrowsky's contract will not be renewed. Run game coordinator Rob Boss and pass game coordinator Marcus Knight will serve as co-interim head coaches while a national search is conducted for Ostrowsky's replacement.

"After evaluating where the program currently stands, we felt that a change was necessary," Karr said in a statement. "I told Chris that I have tremendous respect for him and his accomplishments. He worked tirelessly at his job and was a great representative for Northern Michigan during his seven years here, which made this decision very difficult."

Ostrowsky was named the Wildcats' 21st head coach on Nov. 30, 2011. Before he was appointed head coach, he served two seasons as Northern Michigan's offensive coordinator. The national search will begin immediately.