Western Illinois University and head football coach Jared Elliott have mutually agreed to part ways at the conclusion of the 2021 season, Director of Athletics Danielle Surprenant announced Nov. 9.
Elliott, who has served as head coach since 2018, will lead the Leathernecks in their season finale at Northern Iowa Saturday, Nov. 20.
“Coach Elliott and I agreed that following the Fall 2021 season, the WIU football program would be going in a new direction. This was a difficult decision and one that wasn’t taken lightly,” Surprenant added. “Coach Elliott is a great person and is well-respected. I am grateful for his leadership, hard work and commitment to the Leatherneck football program, and we wish him and his family well.”
Elliott compiled a record of 9-30 in four seasons at the helm of the program. The former WIU assistant and co-offensive coordinator was elevated to head coach in 2018.
His Leatherneck tenure featured nine All-Missouri Valley Football Conference picks, four All-Americans (Phil Steele FCS, STATS FCS, and the Associated Press), and two wins over “Top 25” teams.
***Report Courtesy of Western Illinois University***
