Nov 14, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Art Briles looks on against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at McLane Stadium. Photo Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Baylor University fired football coach Art Briles on Thursday, multiple media outlets reported.
The dismissal occurred while the university awaits the findings of an independent law firm that is investigating how the school handled numerous alleged sexual assaults, including incidents involving several Baylor football players.
An official announcement is expected later Thursday.
Briles was 65-37 in eight seasons while taking the program to unprecedented heights. The Bears have won 10 or more games in four of the past five seasons.
Defensive coordinator Phil Bennett was named interim coach.
