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Michigan great Tyrone Wheatley steps down after 28-loss head coaching run originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
For a man who once ran through Big Ten defenses in Ann Arbor, the head coaching chapter never took off.
Former Michigan Wolverines star, and NFL running back, Tyrone Wheatley has resigned as head coach at Wayne State after three seasons, the university announced.
“As head football coach, I accept full responsibility for the program and the standards that come with this role,” Wheatley said in a statement released by the school. “After thoughtful reflection, I have decided to step down, believing this is the right decision for the student athletes and the university. I am sincerely grateful to our players, coaching and support staff, alumni, and supporters for their dedication and belief. It has been a privilege to serve this community.”
The numbers tell a tough story.
Wheatley went 5-28 at Wayne State, including an 0-11 season in 2025. Before that, he posted a 5-18 mark from 2019 to 2021 at Morgan State. The 2020 season was wiped out by COVID 19, but in the two seasons that were played, the Bears struggled to gain traction in conference play.
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Wheatley likely finishes his college head coaching career with a 10-46 record.
“We thank Tyrone for his leadership and commitment to the success of our student athletes over the past three years,” Wayne State Director of Athletics Erika Wallace said. “We are fortunate to have someone of Terrence Isaac’s caliber to guide our program forward, while continuing to support our student athletes and the standards we expect at Wayne State.”
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There is respect in the statements. But there is also reality. For a former NFL veteran and Michigan great, the transition from star player to program builder proved far more complicated than anyone hoped.
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