Webb coach Kris McCullough fired after first game following investigation
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Gardner-Webb University fired head football coach Kris McCullough after suspending him following his first game leading the program, citing an ongoing investigation into unspecified "off the field" issues.
- Pete Bennett was named interim head coach after McCullough’s suspension and will remain in the role for the rest of the season, with the team preparing to face Wofford this Saturday.
- McCullough joined Gardner-Webb in December 2025 after three successful years as head coach at Division II Texas-Permain Basin, where he achieved multiple playoff appearances and conference titles.
- Despite his brief tenure at Gardner-Webb, McCullough was noted for being one of the youngest coaches to reach 30 career wins before age 30 and had a strong coaching record at previous programs.
- The university has not provided further details or comments regarding the reasons behind McCullough’s suspension and subsequent firing.
