Overview
- TSU placed Granger on administrative leave in June 2025 after a civil lawsuit alleged he sexually assaulted a staff member.
- A termination letter was issued on Feb. 13, 2026, with his employment ending March 16 as Interim Athletic Director Paula Jackson continued to lead the department.
- President J.W. Crawford III ordered Granger’s retired jersey banner removed from the H&PE Arena on March 5.
- Granger and his attorney deny the allegations, say a Title IX inquiry did not substantiate them, and note no criminal charges were filed after a police report.
- The civil case, brought by attorney Tony Buzbee on behalf of the employee, is scheduled for trial on June 15 in Harris County’s 157th Civil District Court.