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Indiana Football Announces Chandler Whitmer as New QB Coach, Co-Offensive Coordinator
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana football officially announced Monday it has hired Chandler Whitmer as its new quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator.
Whitmer replaces Tino Sunseri, who was Indiana’s quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator in 2024. Sunseri left Indiana after its College Football Playoff loss to become the offensive coordinator at UCLA.
Whitmer joins Indiana after being the Atlanta Falcons pass-game specialist in 2024. He also has coaching experience with the Los Angeles Chargers, Clemson, Ohio State and Yale. Whitmer played quarterback for UConn, Butler Community College and Illinois.
“Chandler came very highly recommended and has been involved with the development of a number of top-flight quarterbacks,” Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said in a news release. “We’re excited he’s joining the organization, and he will do a terrific job developing our quarterbacks.”
As the Falcons’ pass-game specialist in 2024, Whitmer worked closely with former Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. His previous stint came as an offensive quality control coach with the Los Angeles Chargers from 2021-23, working primarily with the quarterbacks.
“I am fired up to join Coach Cignetti, Coach Shanahan, and the Hoosiers program,” Whitmer said in a news release. “What they did this past season in such a short amount of time was tremendous and the future is incredibly bright. I am excited to learn from everyone, bring some things from my experiences, and develop the quarterback position.”
During Whitmer’s time with the Chargers, quarterback Justin Herbert set NFL records for the most completions (1,316), passing yards (14,089) and total touchdowns (102) in the first three seasons of any player’s career.
Prior to joining the NFL, Whitmer was an offensive graduate assistant at Clemson in 2020 and at Ohio State in 2019. He reached the College Football Playoff both seasons, helping to develop future first-round NFL Draft pick quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields. He began his coaching career as an offensive quality control coach at Yale.
Whitmer played at UConn from 2012-14, following one season with Butler Community College and his freshman season at Illinois. In three seasons with the Huskies, Whitmer played 28 games and completed 56.5% of his passes for 5,082 yards, 25 touchdowns and 30 interceptions.
Now with the Hoosiers, Whitmer will be working with a largely new quarterback room. Starter Kurtis Rourke graduated after finishing ninth in Heisman Trophy voting, and backup Tayven Jackson entered the transfer portal.
Indiana added Cal transfer quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who joins his brother, Alberto, and Tyler Cherry, who were true freshmen in 2024. Indiana also recently landed high school class of 2025 quarterback Jacob Bell.
The Indiana Hoosiers football team has announced the hiring of Chandler Whitmer as their new quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator. Whitmer, a former college quarterback himself, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the coaching staff.
Whitmer played quarterback at UConn and Western Kentucky, where he excelled on the field and earned multiple accolades for his performance. After his playing career, Whitmer transitioned into coaching, working with quarterbacks at various levels of the game.
Head coach Tom Allen expressed his excitement about adding Whitmer to the coaching staff, stating, “Chandler brings a unique perspective and a strong skill set to our team. His experience as a quarterback and his ability to develop players will be invaluable as we continue to build our program.”
Whitmer will work closely with the quarterbacks on the team, helping them improve their skills and develop as players. He will also play a key role in the offensive game planning and strategy, working alongside the other members of the coaching staff.
Fans of the Hoosiers are eager to see how Whitmer’s expertise will impact the team on the field. With his guidance, the quarterbacks are sure to take their game to the next level, and the offense as a whole is poised to make significant strides in the upcoming season.
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