West Virginia made the decision to part ways with coach Neal Brown after six seasons at the helm, leaving open a quality job opportunity with the Big 12 program. Athletics director Wren Baker plans to lean on analytics to help identify a new coach.

Sunday evening, West Virginia director of athletics Wren Baker informed head football coach Neal Brown that he had been relieved of his duties. He met with Coach Brown and the team at 4 p.m. EST to deliver the news.

West Virginia fired coach Neal Brown on Sunday as the Mountaineers continue to flounder in the Big 12, finishing the season 6-6. Athletic director Wren Baker announced the firing in a statement, wishing Brown and his family “the very best in their next endeavor.