Overview
- Hall of Famer-in-waiting Bobby Hauck retired effective immediately, saying the job had become unenjoyable under the transfer portal, NIL and agent-driven dynamics.
- Bobby Kennedy, a 30-plus-year assistant with a 2005 national title at Texas on his résumé, was formally introduced Thursday as Montana’s 38th head coach in his first top role.
- Under NCAA rules, the coaching change opens a new 15-day portal window for Montana players starting Feb. 9, heightening the urgency to keep the roster intact.
- Kennedy said he will work within the current system, emphasized retaining players and completing staff, and announced longtime Weber State coach Brent Myers as offensive line coach.
- Athletic director Kent Haslam said Hauck decided Monday and notified him Tuesday night, with staff told Tuesday and players Wednesday, as the Grizzlies move forward from a 13–2 semifinal season.