Gardner-Webb dismissing first-year head coach Kris McCullough
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Key Points:
- Gardner-Webb University is dismissing first-year head football coach Kris McCullough following an ongoing investigation into off-field allegations, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
- McCullough was suspended earlier this week, with special teams coordinator Pete Bennett named interim head coach during the investigation.
- McCullough, 30, coached only one game for Gardner-Webb, a season-opening loss, after being hired in December with a strong Division II coaching record.
- The university has not disclosed details about the nature of the allegations and has yet to issue a public statement regarding McCullough’s dismissal.
- Bennett, who has been with Gardner-Webb since 2024, has prior FBS coaching experience at Memphis and South Alabama and will lead the team in their upcoming game against Wofford.
