Overview
- The university announced the dismissal hours after a 24-13 loss to Northern Colorado in the season finale.
- Portland State finished 1-11 in 2025, with its only victory a 40-35 win over Cal Poly.
- The Vikings suffered heavy early defeats, being outscored 111-0 by Tarleton State and BYU in Weeks 1 and 2.
- Barnum departs with a 39-75 record after becoming head coach in 2015 following roles as offensive coordinator and interim coach.
- The school said the staff will be relieved of duties and that the search for the next head coach begins immediately.