Reports: Michigan close to hiring Chip Lindsey as OC

Field Level Media|published: Tue 10th December, 21:17 2024

Oct 2, 2021; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Troy Trojans head coach Chip Lindsey directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

After firing Kirk Campbell last week, Michigan is expected to hire Chip Lindsey as its new offensive coordinator, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.

Lindsey, 50, has been North Carolina's OC the past two seasons. He was the head coach at Troy from 2019-21, posting a 15-19 record. He also served as offensive coordinator with Southern Miss, Arizona State, Auburn and UCF after coaching at the high school level in Alabama and Georgia.

Under Lindsey's guidance, the 2023 Tar Heels -- led by 2024 No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye at quarterback -- boasted the No. 7 offense in the country.

In Campbell's lone season as Michigan's OC, the Wolverines started three different QBs and struggled to move the ball after winning the national title the previous season.

Michigan appears to have its quarterback set for 2025 after five-star recruit Bryce Underwood flipped his commitment from LSU last week to join head coach Sherrone Moore's program.

However, the Wolverines won't have the services of running backs Donovan Edwards and Kalel Mullings, who were seniors this season. Top wide receiver Tyler Morris is also departing via the transfer portal. Tight end Colston Loveland may bypass his final college season and enter the NFL draft after posting team highs in catches (56), yards (582), and TD receptions (five).

--Field Level Media