Combs spent 39 years at Towson University, 19 as an assistant coach and the past 17 as head coach when he posted a 92-90 record. The Tigers were 3-9 this past season, including a 1-7 mark in the Colonial Athletic Association.

"It was a difficult decision, but I believe it's time for Towson football to make a coaching change," said Towson Athletics Director Mike Hermann.

"Gordy and his staff have built a solid foundation for the program at the Colonial Athletic Association level, but we have not had the competitive success that we expect over the past two seasons."