Michigan fires offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell despite the team’s win over Ohio State
The Michigan Wolverines pulled off a huge upset on the road on Saturday, beating Ohio State to continue their recent dominance of the rivalry.
Despite the win, Michigan made a big coaching change.
Kirk Campbell, the Wolverines’ coordinator, was fired by coach Sherrone Moore on Tuesday.
The university released a statement, saying Moore will conduct a national search to find Campbell’s replacement.
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Michigan offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell reacts against Ohio State during the second half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Image)
“After carefully considering our case, I have decided to relieve Kirk Campbell of his duties and move on to another case,” Moore said in a statement. “This was a decision that I felt was best for our football program. I would like to thank Kirk for his hard work and dedication to the university, Michigan Football and our student-athletes. I wish him the best in his future coaching endeavors. .”
Coach Steve Casula will be the interim coordinator until the end of the season, the statement said.
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The Wolverines’ offense struggled after winning the national championship and the departure of Jim Harbaugh as head coach. Moore was Harbaugh’s offensive coordinator.
Michigan lost key offensive players, including quarterback JJ McCarthy, running back Blake Corum and receiver Roman Wilson. But the team is 7-5 after 12 games.
Michigan offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell talks with linebacker Davis Warren (16) during a timeout against Ohio State in the second half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Image)
The Wolverines are near the bottom of the NCAA in yards per game, sitting 128th out of 134 FBS schools. They are also 125th in first downs per game and 111th in points.
The Wolverines scored just one touchdown in Saturday’s win against Ohio State’s defense, one of the best in the country.
Campbell worked his way up to the Wolverines, becoming the team’s quarterbacks coach in 2023 during a national championship run. When Moore took over as head coach after Harbaugh joined the Los Angeles Chargers, Campbell was promoted again, but only lasted one season.
Michigan offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell watches warmups before the Oregon game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 2, 2024. (Image)
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Michigan will look to make a big recruiting investment in this role, especially considering the commitment of linebacker Bryce Underwood, a Michigan native who is ranked No. 1 in the Class of 2025.
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