MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State University has found its next head football coach in Indianapolis.
The Cardinals on Wednesday, Dec. 4 announced the hiring of Butler University football head coach Mike Uremovich as the next leader of its program.
ESPN's Pete Thamel reports the university agreed to a five-year deal with Uremovich, who posted a 23-11 record with Butler over the last three years.
Uremovich previously spent seven seasons as the head coach at the University of St. Francis (Illinois), leading the program to a 17-7 record in his final two seasons.
Uremovich replaces Mike Neu, who was fired after nine seasons with an overall 40-63 record and 2020 MAC title.
"Mike Uremovich brings a significant breadth of coaching experience from high school, small college, FCS and FBS levels," Ball State Univeristy Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell said in a statement. "He has spent time in Group of 5 and Power 4 conference environments. He has an extensive background in both coordinator and head coaching roles, and his recruiting connections are deep. What is readily apparent and what will excite our fans and players is the level of urgency and detail in his plan to lead our football program and return the Cardinals to the top of the Mid-American Conference."
The school said Uremovich's tenure begins with national signing day on Wednesday.
"My family and I are extremely excited to be a part of the Ball State family," Uremovich said in a statement. "I am thankful for the trust that President [Geoffrey] Mearns and Jeff Mitchell have placed in me to direct this proud football program. We are elated about the opportunity to help shape this organization and engage with the Muncie community. I look forward to meeting with the team, and I can't wait to get to work."
