Michigan finalizes pair of internal promotions for key roles on Sherrone Moore's staff
Michigan took a step toward finalizing its coaching staff by making a pair of internal promotions on Friday.
Head coach Sherrone Moore announced the decision to promote Kirk Campbell to offensive coordinator and Grant Newsome to offensive line coach.
Campbell was Michigan’s quarterbacks coach during the 2023 season. He will continue to work with the quarterbacks in 2024. Newsome was previously Michigan’s tight ends coach, but will now lead Michigan’s offensive line.
“Kirk and Grant are two bright offensive minds,” Moore said in a statement. “They have brought a lot to our offensive staff and will make even larger contributions in their new roles. I am excited to have Kirk and Grant take on greater responsibilities in our offense as they continue working with our players to help further their development on and off the field.”
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Both of these roles were previously held by Sherrone Moore, who was elevated to head coach last month following Jim Harbaugh’s departure. Michigan still has an open spot on its offensive coaching staff (tight ends). Mike Hart and Ron Bellamy are currently expected to remain with the program as running backs and wide receivers coaches, respectively.
Michigan’s defensive coaching staff still has more holes to plug, particularly at defensive coordinator. Jesse Minter is expected to follow Harbaugh to the NFL.
Expect the Wolverines to announce more coach hirings in the coming weeks as Moore continues to build out his staff.