In a significant shakeup within its athletic department, UCLA has fired Athletic Director Martin Jarmond, citing a significant financial deficit and challenges under his leadership. The university has decided to replace him with Tim Harris, a former executive with the Los Angeles Lakers. UCLA will pay a $6.5 million buyout to Jarmond, who had been in charge for six years. This move comes just days before the debut of new football head coach Bob Chesney, indicating a new path forward for UCLA athletics amid ongoing financial struggles.