Kentucky coach Mark Stoops on Sunday officially announced his decision to dismiss offensive coordinator Eddie Gran and quarterbacks coach Darin Hinshaw following a disappointing year offensively for the Wildcats.

Stoops said that the search for a new coach would begin immediately.

Gran, who also served as running backs coach since 2016, discussed the situation with Stoops over the last few  weeks, Stoops said in a statement mutually agreed on the decision.

“I appreciate Eddie for the true professional and friend that he is,” Stoops said. “I also want to recognize the success we had, going to a bowl game every year since his arrival, with a reflection of our shared vision to do what was necessary to win games.”

Over the last five seasons, UK has compiled a 36-26 record, and went to 4 bowl games.

“I want to thank President Eli Capilouto, Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart and, of course, Coach Stoops for the opportunity to be at Kentucky,” Gran said. “Coach Stoops has always treated me like family and our professional relationship is awesome. … Thanks to the players for believing in me in good and bad times, I love you all and wish you nothing but the best.”

Stoops said the search for a new offensive coordinator would begin immediately.

“We’ll look to bring in new ideas and opportunities for an offense that is exciting for players and fans,” Stoops said.

Stoops also thanked Hinshaw, who has served as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach since 2016.

“I greatly appreciate Darin’s hard work and commitment to our program and contributions to the success we’ve had,” Stoops said.

“I thank Dr. Capilouto and Mitch Barnhart for the opportunity to coach at UK,” Hinshaw said. “Mark Stoops is an unbelievable head coach, friend, and someone I look up to. It was an honor to be on his staff and coach the quarterbacks the last five years. I want to thank Eddie Gran, being with him the last eight years and going to eight straight bowl games.

“Lastly, I want to thank all the players I’ve coached at UK, I love you all and will never forget the great victories and history we made at Kentucky.”