Michigan announced Friday that Kirk Campbell has been promoted to offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and Grant Newsome will be the offensive line coach.
New Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore announced the move Friday. It’s among the first steps he’s taken in succeeding Jim Harbaugh, who took the head coaching position with the Los Angeles Chargers.
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“Kirk and Grant are two bright offensive minds,” Moore stated in a release. “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.”
Campbell has been a full-time assistant coach at Michigan for two years. He already has experience working as the Wolverines offensive coordinator coaching the role Sept. 2, 2023, against East Carolina while Harbaugh was serving a self-imposed suspension.
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Campbell was the quarterbacks coach this past season and worked with J.J. McCarthy.
Campbell has previous coaching experience at Old Dominion where he as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2020-21.
“I want to thank Coach Moore for his confidence and belief in me to serve as the Sanford Robertson Offensive Coordinator and Robert McCollum Family Quarterbacks Coach at the University of Michigan,” Campbell stated in a release. “Coaching at Michigan is unique because of the rich football tradition and the commitment to excellence on the field, in the classroom and in the community. My family and I feel so blessed to call Ann Arbor home and we cannot wait to go to work with everyone associated with Team 145.”
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Newsome will slide into Moore’s place as offensive line coach. He was a graduate assistant in the O-line room from 2020-21 then coached tight ends from 2022-23.
Newsome was named to the Class of 2023 American Football Coaches Association 35 Under 35.
“I’m humbled and excited by the opportunity presented to me by Coach Moore to lead the offensive line at Michigan,” Newsome stated in a release. “I want to thank Coach Moore for his trust in me and in his development of me as a coach. I also want to thank Coach Harbaugh for everything he has done for me in my playing and coaching career. I cannot wait to continue the work that has been done building the offensive line into the best unit in college football.”
