Akron, OH – The University of Akron has fired head football coach Rob Ianello after two disastrous seasons.
The Zips went just 1-11 in both of Ianello's seasons in charge of the program. They dropped their final eight games this year, ending the campaign with a 68-19 loss at Western Michigan.
Akron hadn't had a one-win season since 1994.
"In some areas, the program has made considerable progress under his leadership," Akron athletics director Tom Wistrcill said in a Saturday release. "Unfortunately, the results on the field fell far short of our expectations. After a comprehensive evaluation, I have determined that our football program needs to move in a new direction."
Ianello was an assistant coach at Notre Dame prior to taking the Akron job.
Fox News First
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.