James Frank McElwain[1] (born March 1, 1962) is a former American football coach. He was the head football coach at Central Michigan University, a position he held from 2019 to 2024. He announced his retirement at the end of the 2024 season and remained at …

Nov 20, 2024 · —After four decades on the sidelines and six seasons leading the Central Michigan University Chippewas, Head Football Coach Jim McElwain has announced his retirement, effective at the conclusion of the 2024 season.

Nov 20, 2024 · Central Michigan head football coach Jim McElwain is retiring, the school confirmed Wednesday, one day after a victory over rival Western Michigan. McElwain, 62, is 33-35 in six seasons at CMU...

Nov 20, 2024 · Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain is retiring, the school announced Wednesday. The 62-year-old is ending a 40-year career that included coaching stops at Colorado State and Florida before his...

Nov 20, 2024 · MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Central Michigan football coach Jim McElwain will retire following this season, his sixth year with the Mid-American Conference program. The former Florida and Colorado State coach made the announcement Wednesday with a 33-35 record at Central Michigan.

Nov 20, 2024 · Over six seasons, McElwain tallied a 33–35 record with the Chippewas and winning one bowl game (Sun Bowl, 2021). He was named the MAC Coach of the Year in 2019.

Nov 21, 2024 · — After four decades, Missoula native and Central Michigan head coach Jim McElwain has announced his retirement effective at the conclusion of the 2024 season. McElwain will serve as Central Michigan's head coach until a new coach is hired and will be on the sidelines for CMU's season finale at Northern Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Nov 20, 2024 · Jim McElwain is retiring as a college football head coach after leading Central Michigan to a 16-14 win over Western Michigan on Tuesday night, he announced on Wednesday. McElwain,...

Nov 20, 2024 · Central Michigan’s game on Nov. 30 will be the final game on the sidelines for coach Jim McElwain. The school announced Wednesday that McElwain, 62, would retire at the end of the season. The...

Nov 20, 2024 · Central Michigan head football coach Jim McElwain announced his retirement at the end of the 2024 season. The school revealed Wednesday that McElwain will coach the season's final game against...