| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Co-offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach |
| Team | Indiana |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | August 16, 1991 |
| Playing career | |
| 2010 | Illinois |
| 2011 | Butler Community College |
| 2012–2014 | UConn |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2019 | Ohio State (GA) |
| 2020 | Clemson (GA) |
| 2021–2023 | Los Angeles Chargers (OQC) |
| 2024 | Atlanta Falcons (PGS) |
| 2025–present | Indiana (co-OC/QB) |
Chandler William Whitmer (born August 16, 1991) is an American football coach who is currently the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Indiana Hoosiers.
Coming out of high school, Whitmer was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini. [1] After redshirting during the 2010 season, Whitmer entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal after the season. [2]
Whitmer transferred to play for Butler Community College. [3] In his lone season as the starter at Butler, he completed 180 of his 316 passing attempts for 3,022 yards with 25 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. [4]
After one season with Butler Community College in 2011, Whitmer transferred to play for the UConn Huskies. [5] Heading into the 2012 season, he beat out Johnny McEntee for the starting job. [6] Whitmer retained his starting position in 2013 season. [7] Overall, in three years with the Huskies, he appeared in 28 games and completed 56.5% of his passes for 5,082 yards, 25 touchdowns and 30 interceptions. [8]
In 2019, Whitmer got his first career coaching job, joining the Ohio State Buckeyes as a graduate assistant. [9] In 2020, he joined the Clemson Tigers as a graduate assistant. [10] Ahead of the 2021 season, Whitmer got his first NFL coaching job, as he was hired by the Los Angeles Chargers as an offensive quality control coach. [11] On February 2, 2024, he was hired by the Atlanta Falcons to be the team's pass game specialist for the upcoming season. [12] Ahead of the 2025 season, Whitmer was hired by the Indiana Hoosiers to serve as the team's co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach following the departure of Tino Sunseri. [13]