PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland State has relieved football coach Bruce Barnum of his duties, director of athletics Matt Billings announced Saturday.
Barnum was the longest-tenured coach in the Big Sky Conference, having spent 11 seasons leading the Vikings. He had a 39-74 overall record, highlighted by a 9-3 record, top-10 ranking and FCS playoffs berth in 2015.
But the Vikings haven't had a winning season since — overall or in the Big Sky. From 2018 through 2024, Portland State won three or four Big Sky games each season.
This year, PSU went 1-11 overall and 1-7 in the Big Sky, the lone win a 40-35 victory over Cal Poly on Nov. 1.
Billings said the coaching staff will not be retained and PSU will begin a national search for a new head coach immediately.
Barnum is the second Big Sky football coach to be let go this season. Weber State parted ways with Mickey Mental earlier in November.
