College football head coach legend makes unexpected retirement after 40 years leaving fans stunned

Jim McElwain, a legendary college football coach, has declared his intention to retire at the conclusion of the current campaign.

For the past 40 years, McElwain, 62, has been a college football coach.

However, he will lead his last game the following weekend.

The head coach of Central Michigan University wrote in a statement: “My wife, Karen, and I have loved every second of our football experience.

It has been a tremendous honor to work with all of the athletes who have welcomed us into their lives, as well as the amazing coaches and support personnel at every stop along the route. For that, we are incredibly grateful.

“We are incredibly grateful for the friendships that were formed and will last a lifetime.

“We particularly value the time we spent at Central Michigan. We have a particular place in our hearts for Mount Pleasant and the CMU community, and we are excited to stay a part of this program and this wonderful city.

“Thank you for the unwavering support and the unforgettable memories.”

McElwain’s final game as coach will take place next Saturday when CMU plays Northern Illinois.

In the middle of the 1980s, McElwain started coaching Eastern Washington.

He continued on to work as a graduate assistant after graduating from college.

After that, he was elevated to coach of quarterbacks and receivers.

He transferred to Montana State in 1994 to pursue a role as offensive coordinator after nine years at Eastern Washington.

Throughout his 40-year career, McElwain also relished his time at Louisville, Michigan State, Oakland Raiders, Fresno State, Alabama, Colorado State, Florida, and Michigan.