TicketsMike Cummings is in his first year at Cincinnati as the offensive line coach in 2022.
Cummings came to UC after three seasons as the offensive line coach at Central Michigan. In 2021, CMU had a 9-4 record and led the MAC in points scored (465) and touchdowns (59). Running back Lew Nichols III led the conference in rushing yards (1,927) and averaged 5.4 yards per carry behind Cummings' offensive line.
Bernhard Raimann and Luke Goedeke, both offensive lineman that have learned under Cummings, look to be on their way to the NFL in 2022 as draft prospects. Both earned invitations to the Senior Bowl, All-MAC First Team honors and All-America accolades from Pro Football Focus.
Cummings mentored an offensive line unit that paved the way for running backs Kobe Lewis and Lew Nichols III to rush for a combined 976 yards (third in the conference) in an abbreviated 2020 season. Lewis tied for third in the league with six rushing touchdowns, and Cummings’ offensive line helped produce three of the five longest rushing plays of the season in the MAC.
In 2019, Cummings' offensive line paved the way for two CMU running backs to rush for 1,000 yards as the Chippewas led the MAC in total yards (6,070).
Cummings’ most recent stint at CMU was his fifth separate time there. He has been at CMU as an offensive line coach, offensive coordinator and graduate assistant. His five different stints were from 1988-89, 1992-97, 1999, 2010-13 and 2019-20.
Cummings was the offensive coordinator for the Chippewas from 2010-13. He coached five All-MAC offensive line selections during that four-year stretch, including Eric Fisher who was picked No. 1 by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2013 Draft. CMU's passing attack finished in the nation's Top 25 twice during the stretch.
While he was Central Michigan's offensive coordinator and offensive line coach from 2010-13, Gino Guidugli, UC’s current offensive coordinator, was an assistant for the Chippewas.
In between his two latest stints at CMU, Cummings served as the offensive line coach at VMI in 2017-18. In 2018, the Keydets ranked eighth in passing offense among Football Championship Subdivision teams.
From 2005-09, Cummings served as the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Marshall. In each of his five seasons, at least one offensive lineman earned All-Conference USA honors. Prior to Marshall, Cummings was the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Western Michigan for three seasons.
Cummings’ career also includes stops at Eastern Michigan (defensive line/special teams/recruiting coordinator, 2000-01), Michigan State (tight ends/ special teams, 1998), Millersville (offensive line, 1990-91) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (offensive line, 1987).
Cummings earned three varsity letters in football at Buffalo. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education and exercise science from Buffalo in 1984 and his master’s degree in athletics administration from CMU in 1990.
Cummings and his wife Donna have two daughters, Elizabeth and Emily.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Hometown: Jamestown, N.Y.
Wife: Donna
Daughters: Elizabeth and Emily
Education: B.S. Physical Education and Exercise Science (Buffalo, 1984), M.S. Athletics Admin. (CMU, 1990)
Year In Coaching: 35th
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2019-21: Central Michigan (offensive line)
2017-18: VMI (offensive line)
2014-16: Connecticut (offensive coordinator/tight ends/offensive line)
2010-13: Central Michigan (offensive coordinator/offensive line)
2005-09: Marshall (offensive line/recruiting coordinator)
2002-04: Western Michigan (offensive line/recruiting coordinator)
2000-01: Eastern Michigan (defensive line/recruiting coordinator)
1999: Central Michigan (offensive line)
1998: Michigan State (tight ends/special teams)
1992-97: Central Michigan (offensive line)
1990-91: Millersville (Pa.) (offensive line/special teams)
1988-89: Central Michigan (graduate assistant)
1987: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (offensive line)
BOWL GAMES COACHED IN
Year: School - Bowl
1994: Central Michigan - Las Vegas
2009: Marshall - Little Caesar's
2012: Central Michigan - Little Caesar's
2015: Connecticut - St. Petersburg
Cummings came to UC after three seasons as the offensive line coach at Central Michigan. In 2021, CMU had a 9-4 record and led the MAC in points scored (465) and touchdowns (59). Running back Lew Nichols III led the conference in rushing yards (1,927) and averaged 5.4 yards per carry behind Cummings' offensive line.
Bernhard Raimann and Luke Goedeke, both offensive lineman that have learned under Cummings, look to be on their way to the NFL in 2022 as draft prospects. Both earned invitations to the Senior Bowl, All-MAC First Team honors and All-America accolades from Pro Football Focus.
Cummings mentored an offensive line unit that paved the way for running backs Kobe Lewis and Lew Nichols III to rush for a combined 976 yards (third in the conference) in an abbreviated 2020 season. Lewis tied for third in the league with six rushing touchdowns, and Cummings’ offensive line helped produce three of the five longest rushing plays of the season in the MAC.
In 2019, Cummings' offensive line paved the way for two CMU running backs to rush for 1,000 yards as the Chippewas led the MAC in total yards (6,070).
Cummings’ most recent stint at CMU was his fifth separate time there. He has been at CMU as an offensive line coach, offensive coordinator and graduate assistant. His five different stints were from 1988-89, 1992-97, 1999, 2010-13 and 2019-20.
Cummings was the offensive coordinator for the Chippewas from 2010-13. He coached five All-MAC offensive line selections during that four-year stretch, including Eric Fisher who was picked No. 1 by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2013 Draft. CMU's passing attack finished in the nation's Top 25 twice during the stretch.
While he was Central Michigan's offensive coordinator and offensive line coach from 2010-13, Gino Guidugli, UC’s current offensive coordinator, was an assistant for the Chippewas.
In between his two latest stints at CMU, Cummings served as the offensive line coach at VMI in 2017-18. In 2018, the Keydets ranked eighth in passing offense among Football Championship Subdivision teams.
From 2005-09, Cummings served as the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Marshall. In each of his five seasons, at least one offensive lineman earned All-Conference USA honors. Prior to Marshall, Cummings was the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Western Michigan for three seasons.
Cummings’ career also includes stops at Eastern Michigan (defensive line/special teams/recruiting coordinator, 2000-01), Michigan State (tight ends/ special teams, 1998), Millersville (offensive line, 1990-91) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (offensive line, 1987).
Cummings earned three varsity letters in football at Buffalo. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education and exercise science from Buffalo in 1984 and his master’s degree in athletics administration from CMU in 1990.
Cummings and his wife Donna have two daughters, Elizabeth and Emily.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Hometown: Jamestown, N.Y.
Wife: Donna
Daughters: Elizabeth and Emily
Education: B.S. Physical Education and Exercise Science (Buffalo, 1984), M.S. Athletics Admin. (CMU, 1990)
Year In Coaching: 35th
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2019-21: Central Michigan (offensive line)
2017-18: VMI (offensive line)
2014-16: Connecticut (offensive coordinator/tight ends/offensive line)
2010-13: Central Michigan (offensive coordinator/offensive line)
2005-09: Marshall (offensive line/recruiting coordinator)
2002-04: Western Michigan (offensive line/recruiting coordinator)
2000-01: Eastern Michigan (defensive line/recruiting coordinator)
1999: Central Michigan (offensive line)
1998: Michigan State (tight ends/special teams)
1992-97: Central Michigan (offensive line)
1990-91: Millersville (Pa.) (offensive line/special teams)
1988-89: Central Michigan (graduate assistant)
1987: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (offensive line)
BOWL GAMES COACHED IN
Year: School - Bowl
1994: Central Michigan - Las Vegas
2009: Marshall - Little Caesar's
2012: Central Michigan - Little Caesar's
2015: Connecticut - St. Petersburg