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Paramus Today
By the People, for the People
Former North Jersey Football Coach Sues University of Michigan
Chris Partridge alleges wrongful termination and reputation damage after being fired
Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:36pm
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Chris Partridge, a former assistant football coach at the University of Michigan and previous head coach at Paramus Catholic High School in New Jersey, has filed a lawsuit against the University of Michigan. Partridge claims he was wrongfully terminated and that the university used a "false narrative" to damage his reputation.
Why it matters
This case highlights the high-stakes world of college football coaching, where reputations and careers can be made or broken based on the decisions of university administrators. Partridge's lawsuit alleges improper treatment and could shed light on the inner workings of a major college football program.
The details
In his lawsuit, Partridge alleges that the University of Michigan terminated him and used a "false narrative" to justify the decision, leading to the "devastation" of his reputation. Partridge previously served as an assistant coach at Michigan from 2015 to 2019 before being let go.
- Partridge filed the lawsuit on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
The players
Chris Partridge
A former assistant football coach at the University of Michigan and previous head coach at Paramus Catholic High School in New Jersey.
University of Michigan
The public research university where Partridge was previously employed as an assistant football coach.
What they’re saying
“I mean, I don't feel like it. I know it. We have some pretty strong knowledge of what happened in the conversations and things that happened. So, yeah, I know I was a scapegoat.”
— Chris Partridge
What’s next
The lawsuit is expected to go through the legal process, with the University of Michigan likely responding to the allegations in the coming weeks or months.
The takeaway
This case highlights the high-stakes and often contentious nature of college football coaching, where reputations and careers can be significantly impacted by the decisions of university administrators.
