Gran Relieved of Duties

Has Served as Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator and Running Backs Coach Since 2016

LEXINGTON – December 6, 2020

Eddie Gran, who has served as assistant head coach, offensive coordinator and running backs coach for University of Kentucky football since 2016, has been relieved of duties, Coach Mark Stoops announced Sunday.

“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.”

Over the last five seasons, UK has compiled a 36-26 record, advancing to the TaxSlayer Bowl, Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, VRBO Citrus Bowl and Belk Bowl. 

“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.

“I appreciate the hard work and loyalty of the coaches who have coached with me. I appreciate the support of the Big Blue Nation for five awesome years.  And, thanks to the players for believing in me in good and bad times, I love you all and wish you nothing but the best.”

Stoops said the search for a new offensive coordinator would begin immediately.

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