The University of Kansas made an exciting announcement on Thursday as they revealed the hiring of Jeff Grimes as their new offensive coordinator. The 55-year-old coach comes with an impressive track record, having spent the past three seasons in the same position at Baylor. Grimes was recently a finalist for the prestigious Broyles Award, which recognizes the top assistant coach in the nation, in both 2020 at BYU and 2021 at Baylor.

Grimes' appointment comes as a replacement for Andy Kotelnicki, who has departed to join Penn State as their new offensive coordinator. In a dual move, Kansas has also promoted Jim Zebrowski, the team's quarterbacks coach, to the position of co-offensive coordinator. Zebrowski will take on the crucial responsibility of serving as the primary playcaller for Kansas in their upcoming Guaranteed Rate Bowl game against UNLV on December 26.

Bringing a wealth of experience to the table, Grimes is a former offensive lineman for UTEP who has since specialized in coaching the offensive line. He has had coaching stints in various conferences, including the SEC, ACC, Big 12, and the Pac-12. Kansas, currently ranked 29th nationally in scoring offense, will be looking to leverage Grimes' expertise to further enhance their offensive capabilities.

This hire is particularly significant for Kansas as they prepare for the return of their top quarterback, Jalon Daniels. Daniels missed a significant portion of the season due to back problems but is expected to make a strong comeback under Grimes' guidance.

The addition of Jeff Grimes to the coaching staff brings renewed optimism to the Kansas football program. With his proven ability to maximize offensive potential, fans can look forward to an exciting era under Grimes' leadership. The upcoming Guaranteed Rate Bowl presents an early opportunity for both Grimes and Zebrowski to make their mark and showcase their strategic prowess in enhancing Kansas' offensive firepower.