MADISON, Wis. — Jeff Grimes will become the offensive coordinator at his fourth school in eight seasons, leaving Kansas after one season to take the same job at Wisconsin, Badgers coach Luke Fickell announced Tuesday.

The Wisconsin Badgers hired Jeff Grimes as offensive coordinator. Grimes replaces Phil Longo, who was fired last month. Grimes directed one of the top rushing offenses in the Big 12 this season at Kansas.

The Wisconsin Badgers have officially hired former Kansas offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes to the same position.

According to multiple reports, former Kansas offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes will take on that job for Wisconsin.

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) -The Wisconsin Badgers have their next offensive coordinator. Luke Fickell announced that Jeff Grimes will join the Badgers’ staff on Tuesday, replacing Phil Longo.

Wisconsin has reportedly agreed to a deal with Kansas’ Jeff Grimes to be the program’s new offensive coordinator.

Wisconsin is hiring Jeff Grimes to be the Badgers' new offensive coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg. Grimes spent this season as Kansas' offensive coordinator.

Wisconsin is officially in agreement to hire Kansas’ Jeff Grimes as its new offensive coordinator, according to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg. The Badgers were first reported to be pursuing Grimes on Friday. Just one day later, the deal appears to have been finalized. The specific terms are yet to be announced.

Grimes, 56, is known for his "RVO" — reliable, violent, offense — which places an emphasis on playing with physicality, balance, and efficiency. Grimes' offensive system leans on a strong rushing attack, complemented by explosive downfield passing concepts and an "attacking" mindset.

When Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman signed a contract extension in 2023, he also secured a significant bump in salaries for his assistant coaches. All but one of the assistants remained on Klieman's staff this season for the second contract year.