Washington State University Fires Football Coach, 4 Others for Not Complying With Vaccine Mandate

A file image of head coach Nick Rolovich of the Washington State Cougars looking on during the second half of a game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Coliseum on Dec. 06, 2020. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

Washington State University fired football coach Nick Rolovich and four assistant coaches on Monday for failing to comply with a state mandate to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Governor Jay Inslee announced in August that all state employees, higher education, childcare, and K-12 education employees, and most health and long-term care providers need to be fully vaccinated with a recommended COVID-19 vaccine by Oct. 18 as a condition of employment.