In the wake of Campbell's ousting, former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy sent a heartfelt message to his former U-M position coach via social media on Friday. "Wouldn't be where I am without this man," McCarthy wrote. "Changed my career, as well as my life. Keep being you, Coach Kirk Campbell."

Michigan fired offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell on Tuesday after a 7-5 season that saw the Wolverines slip to No. 128 in the FBS in total offense and No. 130 in passing offense.

Michigan fired offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Kirk Campbell after one season under coach Sherrone Moore, the school announced Tuesday. Tight ends coach Steve Casula will serve as the interim coordinator while the program searches for a new coordinator.