University of Connecticut Athletics
Randy Edsall Steps Aside Immediately as Head Football Coach
9/5/2021 3:18:00 PM | Football
STORRS, Conn. - Randy Edsall and director of athletics David Benedict have come to the mutual decision that it is in the best interest of the UConn football program for Edsall to step aside immediately as head football coach.Â
Edsall, who is in his fifth year of his second stint as the Huskies' head coach, announced yesterday that he would retire at the end of the 2021 season.
Defensive coordinator Lou Spanos will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the 2021 season.
"Upon further reflection by both Randy and I, and after having the opportunity to visit with Randy today, we are both in agreement that it is in the best interest of our student-athletes to have a new voice leading UConn football," Benedict said.
Spanos has served as UConn's defensive coordinator since the 2019 season and is a 26-year coaching veteran with previous experience in the NFL and college.
"I have gotten to know Lou over the last two years and have great respect for him as a person and for his football acumen. There is no doubt that Lou has the respect of the players and I look forward to supporting him and the team for the remainder of the 2021 season."
Spanos will be available to the media during the regularly scheduled Tuesday availability, tomorrow at 11 a.m. Â
