Michigan passing game coordinator Jedd Fisch is UCLA’s top target to become the Bruins’ new offensive coordinator and his hiring could be imminent, a person close to the situation said Monday.
Fisch is expected to replace Kennedy Polamalu, who was dismissed in November after UCLA finished the season next to last in rushing among 128 Football Bowl Subdivision teams, averaging 84.3 yards per game on the ground.
Fisch also served as the Wolverines’ quarterbacks and receivers coach. He would become UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen’s third offensive coordinator in as many seasons, though Rosen would be a first of sorts in recent seasons for Fisch, who has had to guide a new starting quarterback in each of his last six seasons at Michigan, Miami (Fla.