Matt Weiss

UM police have been investigating a "report of computer access crimes" that allegedly occurred at Schembechler Hall.

Weiss was hired ahead of the 2021 season and promoted to co-offensive coordinator before this year, along with offensive line coach Sherrone Moore, following the departure of Josh Gattis to Miami. “I have nothing but respect for the University of Michigan and the people who make it such a great place. The program also is being investigated by the NCAA for alleged recruiting violations. 5, 2023, is the only known incident involving UM police at Schembechler Hall, where “an employee reported fraudulent activity involving someone accessing university email accounts without authorization. His firing is the latest development in what has been a tumultuous offseason for the Wolverines. “Consistent with university policy, we will have no further comment on this personnel matter.”

The decision comes after it was reported earlier this week that the 39-year-old was placed on administrative leave.

“I have nothing but respect for the University of Michigan and the people who make it such a great place. ESPN reported Tuesday night that Weiss had been placed on administrative leave, while a Michigan athletic department spokesperson said that the assistant coach had not been around the team recently. Manuel declined to expand upon the specific circumstances that resulted in the 39-year-old’s dismissal.

Shortly after Jim Harbaugh announced that he would be rebuffing any NFL interest and returning to Michigan as their head coach, the school put co-offensive ...

I have nothing but respect for the University of Michigan and the people who make it such a great place. He was promoted to co-offensive coordinator with Sherrone Moore this year. “Consistent with university policy, we will have no further comment on this personnel matter.”

Michigan football has fired co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss, athletic director Warde Manuel announced on Friday.

Last offseason, when Josh Gattis left U-M for Miami (Florida), Weiss and Sherrone Moore were promoted to co-offensive coordinators and the offense took yet another step forward. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). "I have nothing but respect for the University of Michigan and the people who make it such a great place. [According to the U-M Police log, a university employee informed police about the incident on Jan. "The potential of Team 144 knows no bounds. Consistent with university policy, we will have no further comment on this personnel matter.”

Weiss had been with Michigan for two seasons. University police are investigating allegations of computer access crimes at the football facility.

Michigan fired co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss on Friday amid an investigation into computer-related crimes on campus.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan fired co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss on Friday amid an investigation by campus police into possible computer-access ...

“After a review of University policies, the athletic department has terminated the appointment of co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss,” ...

He just finished the first year of a three-year deal and was making $850,000 per year. Weiss coached quarterbacks last season and was promoted to co-offensive coordinator in 2022. [Michigan state law prohibits](http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(gsan3o2wtpxpwfuhaua24x5e))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-Act-53-of-1979) access to computers, computer systems and computer networks for certain fraudulent purposes, as well as intentional and unauthorized access, alteration, damage, and destruction of computers, computer systems, computer networks, computer software programs and data. Weiss was fired with cause, according to a team source. University police opened a case after responding Jan. “Consistent with university policy we will have no further comment on this personnel matter.”

The Wolverines' co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach was terminated Friday due to a computer access crimes incident.

Weiss recently concluded his second season at Michigan and the first as the Wolverines’ co-offensive coordinator. “After a review of University policies, the athletic department has terminated the appointment of co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss. Following computer crimes allegations, Michigan co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss has been fired.

Assistant football coach Matt Weiss, a CT native, has been fired by Michigan after he was placed on leave amid a computer access crimes investigation.

Weiss, 39, is a Cheshire native and graduate of the Hopkins School in New Haven. [placed on leave amidst a police investigation](https://www.ctinsider.com/college/article/Matt-Weiss-Michigan-investigation-ESPN-CT-17727848.php), assistant football coach Matt Weiss has been fired by the University of Michigan.

Identifying four potential candidates with varying degrees of Michigan football and Jim Harbaugh ties to replace co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss.

He also has experience on offense, leading the running backs (2017-20) and tight ends (2021) in previous seasons before he moved to defense to help with safeties (2022) last season. [in a 2017 story with ESPN.](https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/19113607/oregon-ducks-willie-taggart-part-family-jim-jack-harbaugh) "It's like we're brothers. Campbell already has (at least somewhat) a working relationship with J.J. Campbell came to Michigan in 2022 after serving as Old Dominion's quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). Earlier this month, new Colorado coach Deion Sanders appeared on "The Pat McAfee Show" and implied Taggart will join his staff soon when he said Taggart "is going to walk through that door at any moment," though nothing official has happened. Or, Harbaugh can do what he has done for a number of his coordinator hires — bring in somebody from the outside with ties to him or the program. After Taggart became the school's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns, Jack hired him as an assistant. Roman, 50, has been in Baltimore since 2017 and spent the past four years as the offensive coordinator. There are few (if any) openings at the college or pro level that are more ready to win right now than in Ann Arbor. He has plenty of ties to Jim Harbaugh, too. Weiss was brought to Ann Arbor as quarterbacks coach in 2021.