By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
Central Michigan Chippewas head football coach Jim McElwain has announced his pending retirement. This news comes just hours after his team won their rivalry game on Tuesday night against the Western Michigan Broncos.
The team is 4-7 this season. His final game — if he stays retired — will come on Saturday, November 30th, against the Northern Illinois Huskies.
Despite his retirement, he will remain at the school moving forward. He will serve as the Special Assistant to the Athletic Director.
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“My wife Karen and I have cherished every moment of our football journey,” McElwain said. “We want to express our deepest gratitude to all the players who have welcomed us into their lives, and the incredible coaches and support staff at every stop along the way—it has been a true privilege to work alongside all of them. The lifelong friendships that were created mean the world to us.”
“We are especially thankful for our time at Central Michigan. Mount Pleasant and the CMU community hold a special place in our hearts, and we look forward to continuing to be a part of this program and this great community. Thank you for the unwavering support and the unforgettable memories.”
This may be because the NCAA is investigating McElwain and the Chippewas for having Connor Stalions, the former sign-stealing coach with the Michigan Wolverines, on the sidelines of a game in 2023. The NCAA previously said that they have evidence that Stalions was on the sidelines for a game.
The 62-year-old McElwain has been the Central Michigan head coach since the 2019 season. With the Chippewas, he has gone 33-35 in six seasons.
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As a college football head coach, he’s gone 77-63 which also included additional stops with the Colorado State Rams and the Florida Gators. He went 22-16 with the Rams in three seasons.
McElwain also went 22-12 in three seasons with the Gators.
“Coach McElwain and his wife Karen have meant so much to the Central Michigan community,” Zyzelewski Family Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan said. “He has brought pride and excitement to Mount Pleasant and our football program and we look forward to his contributions to the department in other ways in the years ahead. We are grateful for his service and mentorship to our student-athletes. We wish both Jim and Karen the very best in their well-deserved retirement from coaching and we are glad that they will continue to help us.”
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