LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky's football team finds itself without an offensive coordinator today as Eddie Gran has been relieved of his duties.

Head Coach Mark Stoops made the announcement on Sunday, Dec. 6. Gran served as assistant head coach, offensive coordinator, and running backs coach for the Wildcats since 2016.

“Eddie and I pondered about this for weeks and mutually agreed that this was the way to move forward,” Stoops said. “I appreciate Eddie for the true professional and friend that he is. I also want to recognize the success we had, going to a bowl game every year since his arrival, with a reflection of our shared vision to do what was necessary to win games.”

According to Stoops, the search for a new offensive coordinator will begin immediately.

“We’ll look to bring in new ideas and opportunities for an offense that is exciting for players and fans,” Stoops said.

UK garnered a 36-26 record over the past five seasons — advancing to the TaxSlayer Bowl, Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, VRBO Citrus Bowl, and Belk Bowl. 

Gran said he appreciated the support from Big Blue Nation, the players, and his fellow coaching staff.

“I want to thank President Eli Capilouto, Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart and, of course, Coach Stoops for the opportunity to be at Kentucky,” Gran said. “Coach Stoops has always treated me like family and our professional relationship is awesome."

The Wildcats went 4-6 this season, including a recent 41-18 victory over South Carolina on Saturday.

Bryce Shreve is a digital producer with Spectrum News 1 KY. He is a recent graduate of Indiana University Southeast and joined the staff in November, 2020.