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Newsstand: Former Notre Dame OC Tommy Rees linked to Big Ten opening

Kyle Kellyby: Kyle Kelly12/12/25ByKyleKelly

Former Notre Dame football quarterback and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees has emerged as a candidate for the most recent Power Four opening.

According to Mary Kay Cabot from cleveland.com, Michigan is interested in Rees, the current Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator, for its head coaching vacancy. On3’s Pete Nakos also named Rees a possible option to replace recently fired coach Sherrone Moore. ESPN linked Rees to the Wolverines in its reporting, too.

This is not the first head coaching vacancy Rees has been linked to this cycle. According to NFL insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport, Rees interviewed for Penn State’s position. The Nittany Lions ended up going with Iowa State coach Matt Campbell. Also, before UCLA hired Bob Chesney, Rees was one of the betting favorites for the Bruins’ job. 

Rees, 33, is in his first season as the Browns’ offensive coordinator. It has been a challenging season for Cleveland. The Browns are third-to-last in total offense and fourth-to-last in points per game. Rees took over playcalling duties in Week 10. 

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“I think that Mark will be a great addition to our program. I have seen him play many times throughout his high school career. Whether competing with Team Teague, Indiana Elite, or Ben Davis High School, he always does things that help lead to winning. He will be an asset for us with his ball handling, playmaking, and defensive abilities. More importantly, he is a great young man that will add more value to our locker room and culture.”

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