McDaniels previously served as the wide receivers coach for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team before being promoted to offensive coordinator after Ralph Friedgen decided to step down as OC after the season.
McDaniels served as quarterback assistant with the Denver Broncos of the National Football League in 2010.
[3] On December 3, 2018, McDaniels was named wide receivers coach for Michigan's game against Florida in the 2018 Peach Bowl.
[4] McDaniels took over the duties from Jim McElwain, who had recently assumed the head coaching position at Central Michigan.
[7] On February 21, 2022, McDaniels was promoted to wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator.