 On December 17, 2014, Chryst was announced as the new head coach at Wisconsin; athletic director Steve Pederson was fired on the same day as Chryst's departure.On December 17, 2014 Joe Rudolph was named interim coach for the Armed Forces Bowl against the University of Houston.On December 26, 2014; Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi was named the 37th Pitt head coach.