Gardner-Webb University Suspends Head Football Coach Kris McCullough After First Game
Gardner-Webb University suspended its head football coach, Kris McCullough, after his first game at the school.
Portland, OR, September 2, 2026 —
Gardner-Webb University has suspended its newly appointed head football coach, Kris McCullough, following the team’s season opener. The university confirmed the suspension but did not immediately provide details regarding the specific reasons behind the decision or the duration of the suspension.
McCullough was named head football coach of Gardner-Webb on December 13, 2023. His tenure at the helm of the Runnin’ Bulldogs football program concluded after just one game. The circumstances leading to his suspension remain undisclosed by university officials. Information regarding the coach’s contract status or any potential disciplinary processes was not made available at the time of reporting.
The football program at Gardner-Webb University, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, competes in the Big South Conference of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). Further updates are anticipated as the university addresses the situation.
Story summarized from the original created by Matt Connolly on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
