Despite Michigan's upset win over Ohio State, the team lets go of offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell.
During the tumultuous season, Wolverines found themselves towards the bottom in significant offensive rankings.
On Saturday, the Michigan Wolverines stunned Ohio State on the road with a massive upset, maintaining their recent supremacy in the rivalry.
Despite the win, Michigan made a big coaching change.
On Tuesday, head coach Sherrone Moore let go of Kirk Campbell, the Wolverines' offensive coordinator.
The university announced that Moore would lead a nationwide search to identify Campbell's successor.
"Moore announced that he had relieved Kirk Campbell of his duties and decided to take a different direction for the football program. He stated that this decision was in the best interest of the program and thanked Campbell for his hard work and dedication to the university, Michigan Football, and student-athletes. He wished Campbell well in his future coaching endeavors."
Steve Casula, the tight ends coach, will serve as interim offensive coordinator for the rest of the season, the statement said.
After winning the national championship and the departure of Jim Harbaugh as head coach, the Wolverines' offense struggled, particularly with offensive coordination.
Despite losing key offensive players such as quarterback J.J. McCarthy, running back Blake Corum, and receiver Roman Wilson, Michigan is currently 7-5 after 12 games.
The Wolverines are among the worst FBS schools in yards per game, first downs per game, and points, with a ranking of 128th, 125th, and 111th respectively.
Ohio State's defense, one of the best in the country, held the Wolverines to only one touchdown in their win on Saturday.
Campbell rose through the Wolverines’ ranks and became their quarterbacks coach in 2023 during the national championship run. However, when Moore became head coach, Campbell was promoted again but only lasted one season.
Michigan will prioritize making a significant hire for this position, given the recent commitment flip of quarterback Bryce Underwood, a highly ranked prospect from Michigan who is currently first in the Class of 2025.
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