Liam Coen is 'serious candidate' for 2 offensive coordinator openings

Offensive coordinator Liam Coen could very well be a one-and-done again at the University of Kentucky. The 38-year-old play-caller and former UMass quarterback is not just involved with the Chicago Bears.

KSR’s Matt Jones is reporting that Coen is a candidate in the Ohio State offensive coordinator search.

I think Liam Coen is serious candidate for the Bears and Ohio St OC job. He has big options

But it was also made clear to the UK staff he wouldn’t be a One and Done on his second trip to Lexington

People in LeX think he will stay, but if he doesn’t, I think folks will be upset

— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) January 14, 2024

After a disappointing 11-2 season, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has made the decision to give up play-calling. The Buckeyes are currently in the middle of a real offensive coordinator search and Coen is a legitimate candidate, according to Jones.

Liam Coen has previously gone on record that the plan for his second stint at Kentucky was to not be a one-and-done again. Those plans might be changing.

In his second tour of duty at Kentucky, Liam Coen’s offense finished the 2023 season ranked No. 23 in red zone touchdown percentage, No. 40 in yards per play, and No. 51 in points per drive. All improvements from 2022. Efficiency was a significant issue for the offense, but Kentucky had knockout power in the explosive play department.

The play-caller played a major role on the recruiting trail helping the program sign Cutter Boley, Brock Vandagriff, Ja’Mori Maclin, and others this past recruiting cycle. Losing him after another one-and-done stint could be a significant step back for the program.

Stay locked in with KSR as we closely follow this latest coaching carousel development.