UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond after struggles just days before Bob Chesney's Bruins debut
UCLA is bringing in a former Lakers executive to be the interim athletic director on a pro bono basis.
UCLA has terminated the contract of Athletic Director Martin Jarmond, following a series of struggles from the Bruins' football program just days before the arrival of new head coach Bob Chesney. The announcement comes as Chesney prepares to lead the program for the first time in a season-opener against California on Saturday.
Jarmond, who had been with the Bruins since 2020, will be compensated $6.5 million remaining on his contract, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Tim Harris, a former Lakers executive, will take on the roles of CEO and interim athletic director on a pro bono basis.
UCLA's football program has been struggling for relevance, failing to complete two full seasons under head coach DeShaun Foster. The team's recent losses, including three straight games at the beginning of the 2025 campaign, led to Foster's dismissal. Chesney, known for his success at James Madison, was hired to take over the coaching duties and will make his debut on Saturday.
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