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Michigan football hires Mike Macdonald as defensive coordinator

Michigan football has hired Mike Macdonald as defensive coordinator, the program announced Sunday afternoon.

“Mike is an excellent defensive mind who is highly respected across the NFL,” said coach Jim Harbaugh in a release. “He has been a valuable member of the Baltimore Ravens staff, and shown a passion for teaching, coaching and developing his players. We are excited about everything that Mike brings to our defense, team and university, and look forward to welcoming him and his fiancé Stephanie to our Michigan Football family.”

Macdonald, 35, was previously the linebackers coach for the Baltimore Ravens, where he worked under John Harbaugh, Jim's brother.