Chandler Whitmer

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Chandler Whitmer
Current position
TitleCo-offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach
Team Indiana
Conference Big Ten
Biographical details
Born (1991-08-16) August 16, 1991 (age 33)
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 Tigers (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.

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Playing career

Illinois

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]

Butler CC

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]

UConn

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]

Coaching career

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]

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References

  1. ↑ Supinie, John (February 2, 2010). "Illinois freshman QB Whitmer hopes early start leads to success". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  2. ↑ Powers, Scott. "Illini's Chandler Whitmer to transfer". ESPN. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Chandler Whitmer Explains Transfer Decision". 247Sports. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  4. ↑ Fuller, Jim. "UCONN FOOTBALL: Quarterback Chandler Whitmer ready for his chance in the Division I spotlight (with videos)". New Haven Register. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  5. ↑ Malafronte, Chip. "UCONN FOOTBALL: QB Chandler Whitmer makes good first impression". New Haven Register. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  6. ↑ Fuller, Jim. "UCONN FOOTBALL: Quarterback Chandler Whitmer cleared for practice". New Haven Register. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  7. ↑ "UConn QB Chandler Whitmer back to having fun". New Haven Register. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  8. ↑ Ankony, Jack. "Indiana Announces Chandler Whitmer as New Quarterbacks Coach, Co-Offensive Coordinator". Indiana Hoosiers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  9. ↑ Osterman, Zach (December 20, 2024). "IU football fills out coaching staff with QBs coach with NFL experience". IndyStar. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  10. ↑ Samuels, Doug. "Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers reportedly turn to the NFL to fill offensive opening". Football Scoop. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  11. ↑ Alper, Josh. "Report: Falcons assistant Chandler Whitmer will be QB coach, co-offensive coordinator at Indiana". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  12. ↑ Williams, Charean. "Falcons announce four new assistants, including Chandler Whitmer, Kevin Koger". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  13. ↑ Thamel, Pete. "Sources: Indiana hires Chandler Whitmer as QB coach, co-OC". ESPN. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
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