MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—After four decades on the sidelines and six seasons leading the Central Michigan University Chippewas, Head Football Coach Jim McElwain has announced his retirement, effective at the conclusion of the 2024 season.
McElwain will serve as Central Michigan’s head coach until a new coach is hired and will be on the sidelines for CMU’s season finale at Northern Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 30. He will move into a new position as Special Assistant to the Athletic Director and will assist the department in this new era of college athletics.
“My wife Karen and I have cherished every moment of our football journey,” McElwain said.