Josh Heupel

Josh Heupel (born March 22, 1978) is the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Missouri Tigers. He is also a former college football player who played quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners football team at the University of Oklahoma. During his college playing career, he was recognized as a consensus All-American, won numerous awards, and led Oklahoma to the 2000 BCS National Championship. Heupel became a coach after his playing career ended. He served as co-offensive coordinator for the Oklahoma Sooners until January 6, 2015, when he was fired from his position. He was named the assistant head coach, offensive coordinator, and quarterbacks coach at Utah State on January 23, 2015. After one season at Utah State, he was hired at the University of Missouri under Barry Odom's new staff.

Early years

Heupel was born and raised in Aberdeen, South Dakota. His mother Cindy was a high school principal, and his father Ken was a head football coach at Northern State University. As a child, Heupel watched game film with his father.