Northwestern University Fires Football Coach Amid Hazing Fallout

Northwestern University has named defensive coordinator David Braun as the acting head football coach following the firing of Pat Fitzgerald amid allegations of hazing within the program. The investigation revealed a "systemic" issue of hazing, including forced participation, nudity, and degrading acts. Former players have criticized Fitzgerald for not addressing the hazing, while Fitzgerald maintains he had no knowledge of it. The university initially suspended Fitzgerald for two weeks without pay but later terminated his employment.