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Michigan State Expected to Hire Alabama Co-OC Nick Sheridan as Offensive Coordinator

He is expected to join Pat Fitzgerald’s staff after Alabama completes its College Football Playoff run.

Overview

  • ESPN reports the expected hire, following initial reporting by 247SportsMatt Zenitz, with multiple outlets corroborating.
  • Sheridan currently serves as Alabama’s co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach after holding the primary OC role in 2024.
  • The 37-year-old brings Big Ten ties as Indiana’s offensive coordinator in 2020–21 and as a former Michigan quarterback from Saline.
  • Reports indicate the move would complete Fitzgerald’s coordinator group at Michigan State, which includes defensive coordinator Joe Rossi and co-DC Max Bullough.
  • If he departs, Alabama would face a quarterbacks coach vacancy while preparing for a Jan. 1 Rose Bowl quarterfinal against No. 1 Indiana.