Ohio says Brian Smith’s affair with student and alcohol use led to firing as football coach

• Ohio cites affair with undergraduate student

• Records detail alcohol-related conduct complaints

• Smith disputes claims, seeks negotiated exit

Brian Smith was fired as Ohio University's head football coach for multiple violations of his contract, including an extramarital affair with an undergraduate student, according to records obtained Thursday by the Associated Press through a public records request.

The university had said Wednesday that it terminated Smith's contract for cause following an administrative review that found him engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably" on the school. It did not provide specifics at the time.