Larry Fedora is no longer the head coach of the University of North Carolina’s football program, according to a press release from the school’s Department of Athletics.
According to the release, Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham made the decision to let Fedora go after consulting with UNC’s Board of Trustees and Chancellor Carol L. Folt.
Cunningham informed Fedora of the decision Sunday morning.
“We appreciate all that Larry Fedora has done for us over the last seven years – coming to Carolina in the midst of an NCAA case and bringing stability to our football program when we most needed it. Despite injuries, despite setbacks and hardships, Larry never made excuses. He focused his teams on overcoming adversity, and I deeply respect the way he preserved and led our program each day with integrity through some tough times. This was not an easy decision because of the deep affinity I have for Larry. It simply is time to take our football program in a new direction.”
Fedora is owed $3 million per year for the next four years he has left in his contract. That will be paid by the Department of Athletics and not through state funds, according to the release.
The school has begun searching for a new head coach.
