University of Michigan Football
Coaching Staff (18)
Head Coach
Kyle Whittingham was named the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family head coach of the University of Michigan football program on December 26, 2025. The 22nd head c...
Assistant Tight Ends
FootballSkip AdNiumatalolo, Ali'iAlford, TonyBeck, JasonClawson, GarrettCoombs, KerryDenham, DavidDetmer, KoyElisaia, DougGilford, JernaroHagans, MarquesHarding, JimHill, JayJackson, FredKnorr, BrianLynch, MikeNiumatalolo, Ali'iPowell, LewisSimon, MicahWhittingham, FreddieWhittingham, Kyle
Assistant Special Teams
FootballSkip AdKnorr, BrianAlford, TonyBeck, JasonClawson, GarrettCoombs, KerryDenham, DavidDetmer, KoyElisaia, DougGilford, JernaroHagans, MarquesHarding, JimHill, JayJackson, FredKnorr, BrianLynch, MikeNiumatalolo, Ali'iPowell, LewisSimon, MicahWhittingham, FreddieWhittingham, Kyle
Assistant Defensive Line
FootballSkip AdDenham, DavidAlford, TonyBeck, JasonClawson, GarrettCoombs, KerryDenham, DavidDetmer, KoyElisaia, DougGilford, JernaroHagans, MarquesHarding, JimHill, JayJackson, FredKnorr, BrianLynch, MikeNiumatalolo, Ali'iPowell, LewisSimon, MicahWhittingham, FreddieWhittingham, Kyle
Director of Football Sports Performance
Doug Elisaia is in his first year as Director of Football Sports Performance for the Michigan Football program in 2026. Elisaia, a member of the National Str...
Assistant Running Backs
FootballSkip AdJackson, FredAlford, TonyBeck, JasonClawson, GarrettCoombs, KerryDenham, DavidDetmer, KoyElisaia, DougGilford, JernaroHagans, MarquesHarding, JimHill, JayJackson, FredKnorr, BrianLynch, MikeNiumatalolo, Ali'iPowell, LewisSimon, MicahWhittingham, FreddieWhittingham, Kyle
Tight Ends
FootballSkip AdWhittingham, FreddieAlford, TonyBeck, JasonClawson, GarrettCoombs, KerryDenham, DavidDetmer, KoyElisaia, DougGilford, JernaroHagans, MarquesHarding, JimHill, JayJackson, FredKnorr, BrianLynch, MikeNiumatalolo, Ali'iPowell, LewisSimon, MicahWhittingham, FreddieWhittingham, Kyle
Assistant Special Teams
FootballSkip AdClawson, GarrettAlford, TonyBeck, JasonClawson, GarrettCoombs, KerryDenham, DavidDetmer, KoyElisaia, DougGilford, JernaroHagans, MarquesHarding, JimHill, JayJackson, FredKnorr, BrianLynch, MikeNiumatalolo, Ali'iPowell, LewisSimon, MicahWhittingham, FreddieWhittingham, Kyle
Sanford Robertson Offensive Coordinator, Robert McCollum Family Quarterbacks Coach
FootballSkip AdBeck, JasonAlford, TonyBeck, JasonClawson, GarrettCoombs, KerryDenham, DavidDetmer, KoyElisaia, DougGilford, JernaroHagans, MarquesHarding, JimHill, JayJackson, FredKnorr, BrianLynch, MikeNiumatalolo, Ali'iPowell, LewisSimon, MicahWhittingham, FreddieWhittingham, Kyle
Matt and Nicole Lester Family Defensive Coordinator
Jay Hill is in his first year as the University of Michigan Football program's Matthew and Nicole Lester Family Defensive Coordinator in 2026. Hill joined th...
Cornerbacks
FootballSkip AdGilford, JernaroAlford, TonyBeck, JasonClawson, GarrettCoombs, KerryDenham, DavidDetmer, KoyElisaia, DougGilford, JernaroHagans, MarquesHarding, JimHill, JayJackson, FredKnorr, BrianLynch, MikeNiumatalolo, Ali'iPowell, LewisSimon, MicahWhittingham, FreddieWhittingham, Kyle
Assistant Head Coach/Donald C. Graham Offensive Line Coach
FootballSkip AdHarding, JimAlford, TonyBeck, JasonClawson, GarrettCoombs, KerryDenham, DavidDetmer, KoyElisaia, DougGilford, JernaroHagans, MarquesHarding, JimHill, JayJackson, FredKnorr, BrianLynch, MikeNiumatalolo, Ali'iPowell, LewisSimon, MicahWhittingham, FreddieWhittingham, Kyle
Special Teams Coordinator
Kerry Coombs is in his first full season with the Michigan football program in 2026. Coombs is in his 43rd year coaching, having mentored players at the high...
Quarterbacks
Koy Detmer Jr. is in his first season with the University of Michigan football program in 2026, working with the quarterbacks. Prior to joining the staff at ...
Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Ends
FootballSkip AdPowell, LewisAlford, TonyBeck, JasonClawson, GarrettCoombs, KerryDenham, DavidDetmer, KoyElisaia, DougGilford, JernaroHagans, MarquesHarding, JimHill, JayJackson, FredKnorr, BrianLynch, MikeNiumatalolo, Ali'iPowell, LewisSimon, MicahWhittingham, FreddieWhittingham, Kyle
Assistant Wide Receivers
FootballSkip AdHagans, MarquesAlford, TonyBeck, JasonClawson, GarrettCoombs, KerryDenham, DavidDetmer, KoyElisaia, DougGilford, JernaroHagans, MarquesHarding, JimHill, JayJackson, FredKnorr, BrianLynch, MikeNiumatalolo, Ali'iPowell, LewisSimon, MicahWhittingham, FreddieWhittingham, Kyle
Wide Receivers
FootballSkip AdSimon, MicahAlford, TonyBeck, JasonClawson, GarrettCoombs, KerryDenham, DavidDetmer, KoyElisaia, DougGilford, JernaroHagans, MarquesHarding, JimHill, JayJackson, FredKnorr, BrianLynch, MikeNiumatalolo, Ali'iPowell, LewisSimon, MicahWhittingham, FreddieWhittingham, Kyle
Off. Run Game Coordinator/Running Backs
FootballSkip AdAlford, TonyAlford, TonyBeck, JasonClawson, GarrettCoombs, KerryDenham, DavidDetmer, KoyElisaia, DougGilford, JernaroHagans, MarquesHarding, JimHill, JayJackson, FredKnorr, BrianLynch, MikeNiumatalolo, Ali'iPowell, LewisSimon, MicahWhittingham, FreddieWhittingham, Kyle
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