- Program
- Ohio
- Level
- FBS
- In Role Since
- 2025
- Conference
- MAC
Profile
John Hauser was named the 31st head coach of Ohio University football in December 2025, after serving as interim head coach in the 2025 Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl. With extensive defensive coaching experience including defensive coordinator roles and success with multiple All-MAC players, Hauser has led Ohio to strong defensive rankings and postseason victories, including a Mid-American Conference championship in 2024. His teams have been noted for their defensive dominance and bowl game success.
Coaching Approach
Hauser employs a defense-centric approach, focusing on strong scoring and yardage defense, turnover creation, and disciplined defensive schemes, aimed at sustaining competitive success and defensive supremacy within the Mid-American Conference.
Career Highlights
- Named Ohio head coach in December 2025 after serving as interim head coach.
- Led Ohio defense to top conference ranks in points allowed and yardage allowed from 2023-2025.
- Coached Mid-American Conference Championship win in 2024, holding opponent to 3 points.
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