Marshall said the decision was mutual and it will begin an immediate search for a replacement for Spears, who was hired in February 2022.

Athletic director Christian Spears and the school have mutually agreed that they will not be renewing his contract, sources told ESPN.

Spears has been in his current role with the Herd since March 2022, but will not have his contract renewed. It is set to expire in March 2026, though a search for his replacement is to begin ...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall will not renew the contract of athletic director Christian Spears when it expires next year, the school announced Tuesday. Marshall said the decision was mutual ...