Syracuse head coach Dino Babers has fired defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Brian Ward, Syracuse Athletics announced in a press release Sunday afternoon. Defensive ends coach Steve Stanard has been promoted to interim defensive coordinator.
Ward’s termination came one day after Syracuse (3-6, 0-5 Atlantic Coast) lost 58-27 to Boston College in the Carrier Dome. Against the Eagles, SU allowed five touchdowns of more than 50 yards in one quarter and a program record 496 rushing yards in total.
“I want to thank Coach Ward for everything he’s done for Syracuse University and this football team,” Babers said in the press release.