Michigan fires offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach Kirk Campbell

Michigan has fired offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Kirk Campbell days after the conclusion of the regular season, the program announced on Tuesday evening. It was Campbell’s first year as the offensive coordinator.

Campbell previously served solely as Michigan’s quarterbacks coach. In his stead, tight ends coach Steve Casula will serve as the interim offensive coordinator.

“After a thorough assessment of our offense, I made the decision to relieve Kirk Campbell of his duties and move in a different direction,” head coach Sherrone Moore said in a release announcing the move.. “This was a decision that I felt was in the best interest of our football program. I want to thank Kirk for his hard work and dedication to the university, Michigan Football and our student-athletes. I wish him well in his future coaching endeavors.”

Michigan is still awaiting a bowl assignment after finishing the regular season 7-5.

Campbell’s departure come after a season where the Wolverines offense regressed badly, largely due to diminished quarterback play. The Wolverines ranked among the worst passing offenses in the nation in 2024, ranking 129th out of 133 teams in the FBS, with only Iowa and the three service academies ranking lower. The Wolverines were one of seven FBS teams in 2024 to average fewer than 150 passing yards per game.

And while the Wolverines were certainly deficient at the quarterback position, talent-wise, other aspects of the offense — like playcalling tendencies — often were the subject of scrutiny under Campbell.

The opening in Ann Arbor will likely be coveted, as the new offensive coordinator will get a chance to coach true freshman quarterback and top 2025 prospect Bryce Underwood, who recently flipped his commitment to the Wolverines.

Where the Wolverines look to hire will be an interesting topic, as Moore said a national search would take place to replace Campbell. He promoted from within to make Campbell the OC this year, but hired from the outside bringing in former NFL defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, albeit to run a system installed by several of his own coaching offshoots from the Baltimore Ravens.

Moore seems willing to consider all avenues when making staff choices, and should have a diverse pool of candidates to pick from this time around.