Penn State football cans offensive coordinator

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – One day after Michigan shut down Penn State’s offense in a 24-15 Wolverine win at Beaver Stadium, Penn State announced the immediate termination of offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich.

The announcement came from Penn State:

Penn State head football coach James Franklin announced today offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Mike Yurcich has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. Ja’Juan Seider and Ty Howle will share interim offensive coordinator responsibilities for the remainder of the season.

“We thank Mike for his contributions over the last three years but feel it is in our program’s best interest to make a change at this time. We wish him and his family nothing but the best in the future,” Head Coach James Franklin said in the statement.

Yurcich had been offensive coordinator for the last three seasons and was the sixth offensive coordinator during Franklin’s time at Penn State.

Penn State, now 8-2, will host Rutgers Saturday for Senior Day. The game is set for a 12-noon kickoff.