After an extensive and thorough review of our football program, I have relieved Ryan Brady of his duties as head football coach at Saginaw Valley State University.

Winning seasons are no longer the standard of excellence for SVSU football. While our teams finished 7-4 in 2024 and 6-5 in 2025, the Cardinals failed to meet our expectation of participating in the NCAA Division II Playoffs, and in my judgment, the program was not moving in that direction.

I appreciate Coach Brady's seven years and six seasons of service to SVSU. He worked tirelessly on the recruiting trail and attracted talented players to our campus while also elevating their performance in the classroom. He led our program with integrity.

Our program should be positioned to compete for GLIAC Championships and NCAA postseason appearances on a regular basis. We will conduct a national search to seek new leadership for the SVSU football program, so we can meet our commitment to provide our student-athletes with a "Championship Experience."