Brady Hoke Named Michigan Head Coach

The University of Michigan has picked Brady Hoke as its new football coach.

UM Athletic director Dave Brandon announced the decision Tuesday, hours after LSU said Les Miles would be staying with the Tigers.

Hoke arrives in Ann Arbor after spending the past eight seasons as a head coach at Ball State (2003-08) and San Diego State (2009-10).  He'll be  the 19th coach in the 131-year history of Michigan football.

"We are pleased to announce the hiring of Brady," said Brandon in a news release posted on Mgoblue.com.

"He is a terrific coach and will be a great ambassador and leader for our football program. We look forward to having him build a championship program on the field and in the classroom," Brandon said.

Hoke will be introduced at a news conference in Ann Arbor Wednesday at 1 p.m.  Hear it LIVE on 97.1 The Ticket, WWJ Newsradio 950, and here at CBSDetroit.com.

"Brady Hoke has a really, really impressive resume," said 97.1 the Ticket's Pat Caputo.

"He's turned around a couple dormant programs. He has ties to Michigan. He realizes that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, I'm sure -- and he'll really, really give it a great shot," Caputo said.

Hoke spent eight seasons in Ann Arbor before embarking on his head coaching career. He mentored the Wolverines defensive line all eight seasons, a group that helped Michigan rank annually among the nation's best in rushing and total defense. Hoke coached three linemen to All-America honors during his tenure -- William Carr (1996), Glen Steele (1997) and Rob Renes (1999) -- and had five players earn first-team All-Big Ten accolades.

A member of Michigan's staff during its 1997 national championship season, Hoke helped the defense lead the nation in rushing defense at 89 yards per game and 2.7 yards per carry. Michigan's team posted 5-3 records against Michigan State, Ohio State and in bowl games during Hoke's tenure on the staff.

Hoke replaces Rich Rodriguez, who was fired last week after three disappointing seasons.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.