Overview
- TSU issued Granger a termination letter on Feb. 13, 2026, with an effective end date of March 16, 2026.
- University President J.W. Crawford III ordered Granger’s retired jersey removed from H&PE Arena on March 5, 2026.
- A civil lawsuit filed in June 2025 by attorney Tony Buzbee’s firm accuses Granger of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct toward a former staff member.
- TSU says it pursued outside Title VII and Title IX inquiries during the review, while Granger’s attorney notes prosecutors did not file criminal charges.
- Granger was on administrative leave throughout the probe, with Interim Athletic Director Dr. Paula Jackson overseeing the department; a civil trial is scheduled for June 15 in the 157th Civil District Court.