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Washington fires offensive coordinator John Donovan

Washington has fired offensive coordinator John Donovan, concluding two seasons of underwhelming performance from the Huskies' offense.
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Washington head coach Jimmy Lake watches the scoreboard during an NCAA college football game against Oregon State on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 27-24. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington has fired offensive coordinator John Donovan, concluding two seasons of underwhelming performance from the Huskies' offense.

Donovan's firing came a day after the Huskies managed only seven first downs in a 26-16 loss to No. 5 Oregon. 

Washington had 166 total yards in the loss to the Ducks, which was the capper to a long run of issues with Donovan's system. 

The 166 total yards were the fewest by Washington since a 2010 loss to Stanford. 

Washington said wide receivers coach Junior Adams will assume play-calling duties for the remainder of the season, while offensive quality control analyst Payton McCollum will be promoted to quarterbacks coach.

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