The Michigan Wolverines changed offensive coordinators in the offseason and despite some interest from the NFL, managed to keep defensive coordinator Wink Martindale. The offensive coordinator was the only change to the team's staff from last season, a bit of a surprise considering how poor the offense was. 

Keeping the same staff does open the door for pressure on these coaches to deliver fresh off of a dismal 2024 season. With this in mind, which coaches are under the most scrutiny heading into Michigan's second season with Sherrone Moore at the helm? 

Michigan Wolverines assistant coach under the most pressure to deliver in 2025

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Chip Lindsey, Offensive Coordinator

It falls on Lindsey's shoulders to turn around one of the worst offenses in the country from last season. He's already made strides, pulling a quarterback familiar with his offense in Mikey Keene. 

One area that Lindsey has to change from last year is Michigan's pace and predictability. Too often last season, the Wolverines faltered on early downs due to predictable playcalling and put too much on the quarterback to convert on third and longs. 

Opening up the offense early and playing to his player's strengths to make it easier on his signal caller would be a significant positive change from last season and would go a long way in turning the offense around.  

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Grant Newsome, Offensive Line coach

Michigan's offensive line was the most disappointing unit on the team last season in Newsome's first season leading this room. This group regressed in their technique and ability to generate movement in the run game. Oftentimes, the offensive line disrupted plays before they even got started by getting blown by on the line of scrimmage or pushed back right into the running backs or quarterbacks. 

This can't continue for the Wolverines. If the offense wants any hope of turning things around, this unit has to improve next year. If not, Newsome's tenure as the offensive line coach in Ann Arbor might be short. 

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Ron Bellamy, Wide Receivers coach

If the offensive line was the worst part of the team last year, the wide receivers weren't far off. The Wolverines lost their best playmaker here from last year in Tyler Morris and didn't really replace him in the offseason. 

They are counting on breakout seasons from players like Semaj Morgan, who struggled last season, Fred Moore, and Kendrick Bell. Their best player might be freshman wide receiver Andrew Marsh, which could be a good thing long-term, but speaks to just how unproven and questionable this unit is in Bellamy's fourth season leading the room. If they fail to turn things around in 2025, Bellamy's seat could warm up.