According to numerous reports, including FootballScoop and 247 Sports, the former Florida head coach has been offered the opportunity to be the Wolverines’ 10th assistant coach and is expected to accept the position.
Michigan was left with an opening after the initial hire of Dan Enos as wide receivers coach fell through when he left for Alabama following just a few weeks on the job in Ann Arbor.
While McElwain’s experience as a head coach has been unspectacular, going 22-12 at Florida and 22-16 at Colorado State, he spent four years as Alabama’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, winning two national championships.