Michigan FIRES offensive coordinator Matt Weiss amid a school investigation into “computer access crimes,” while the athletic director issues a cryptic statement saying the assistant coach was fired “following a review of university policies.”
The Michigan Wolverines have fired offensive coordinator Matt Weiss while varsity police investigate possible crimes involving computer access in the football building.
Sporting director Warde Manuel announced the news on Friday, saying Weiss had been sacked “following a review of university policies.”
Manuel’s brief statement offered no further information.
Weiss, who also served as the Wolverines’ quarterbacks coach, released his own statement Friday, also refraining from addressing the investigation.
Michigan offensive coordinator Matt Weiss was fired as part of a school investigation
Sporting director Warde Manuel announced the news on Friday, saying Weiss had been sacked “following a review of university policies.”
“I have nothing but respect for the University of Michigan and the people who make it such a great place,” Weiss said. “I’m excited to put this matter behind me and get my focus back on the game I love.”
Weiss’ home in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was searched by police on Jan. 10, The Detroit News reported. He has not been charged with any crime and claims to have cooperated with a police investigation.
Weiss was hired two years earlier by head coach Jim Harbaugh, who promoted the 39-year-old Connecticut native to co-offensive coordinator in 2022. Weiss shared play-calling duties with Sherrone Moore.
Weiss previously worked with Harbaugh’s brother, Baltimore Ravens head coach John, in various positions as an assistant coach for the NFL club.
Weiss was a walk-on punter at Vanderbilt, where he played from 2001-2003.
Michigan went nearly undefeated, with Weiss calling at least some of the offensive plays, while quarterback JJ McCarthy ranked 23rd in the country in quarterback rating. The Wolverines’ season ended in a college football playoff semifinal loss to TCU, but Michigan beat rival Ohio State for a second time with Weiss on the baton.
Weiss was hired two years earlier by head coach Jim Harbaugh (pictured), who promoted the 39-year-old Connecticut native to co-offensive coordinator in 2022. Weiss shared play calling duties with Sherrone Moore