Chip Lindsey Chosen as Mizzou’s Offensive Coordinator

Mizzou has appointed Chip Lindsey as its new offensive coordinator, as announced by head football coach Eli Drinkwitz. Lindsey brings an extensive coaching resume of 28 years, which includes various offensive coordinator roles at notable programs like Michigan, North Carolina, Auburn, Arizona State, UCF, and Southern Miss. He was also the head coach at Troy from 2019 to 2021.

Background and Experience

Chip Lindsey is recognized for his ability to develop NFL quarterbacks. His notable mentees include:

• Drake Maye from North Carolina, a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
• Jarrett Stidham from Auburn.
• Nick Mullens from Southern Miss.

Lindsey’s recent role saw him revitalizing the Michigan offense in 2025. Under his guidance, freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood emerged as a significant player. Michigan’s offense was balanced, amassing an impressive 213.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 15th nationally.

Statement from Lindsey

Expressing his enthusiasm, Lindsey stated, “I could not be happier to work with Eli Drinkwitz in Columbia. The commitment from the University of Missouri to the football program makes this one of the most attractive coordinator positions in the country.”

Previous Achievements

Before joining the Michigan staff, Lindsey honed his skills at North Carolina, where he served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for two seasons from 2023 to 2024.

• In 2024, the Tar Heels averaged 32.3 points per game and totaled 423.4 yards of offense.
• UNC led the ACC in rushing with 189.5 yards per game.
• Omarion Hampton, a key player, earned All-ACC honors and was a two-time All-American.

During 2023, Lindsey’s offense achieved:

• Averaged 491.2 yards per game, ranking 7th nationally.
• Scored 34.5 points per game, placing 20th nationwide.

When he was with UCF in 2022, the offense ranked highly on a national scale:

• 26th in scoring with 34.4 points per game.
• 11th in total offense, averaging 480.6 yards per game.

Coaching Journey

Lindsey served three seasons as head coach at Troy, achieving a record of 15 wins and 19 losses. The Trojan offense saw notable success during his tenure.

Career Highlights

Lindsey began his coaching journey at various high schools before moving to college football, underscoring his extensive experience leading up to his new role at Mizzou. The Missouri Tigers look forward to leveraging his skills to enhance their offensive performance in the upcoming season.