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Michigan officially announces Mike Elston as defensive line coach

It was reported on Friday that Mike Elston would be Michigan’s next defensive line coach after Shaun Nua made a lateral move to join USC’s staff — and now it’s official, per a release sent out by UM spokesperson Dave Ablauf. The release includes quotes from head coach Jim Harbaugh, as well as Elston.

Press Release

University of Michigan J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach Jim Harbaugh announced Friday (Jan. 14) the hiring of former Wolverine player Mike Elston as the program’s defensive line coach. Elston brings 21 years of full-time coaching experience in the Midwest back to Ann Arbor.