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Portland State Fires Football Coach Bruce Barnum After 1-11 Season

The move ends an 11-year tenure marked by a single winning campaign in 2015.

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.