Overview
- Starting right tackle Andrew Sprague and right guard Jake Guarnera entered the portal within 24 hours, and both moves carried do‑not‑contact tags reported by On3 and confirmed as entries by team spokesmen.
- Michigan’s departures reached the low double digits by Saturday, with multiple outlets tracking roughly 11 to 12 players exiting early in the two‑week window.
- Secondary turnover escalated as All‑Big Ten cornerback Zeke Berry plans to enter, safety Jaden Mangham has entered, and cornerback Elijah Dotson is also in the portal, per ESPN, On3 and Yahoo reporting.
- Linebacker Cole Sullivan put his name in the portal but has reportedly left open the possibility of returning to Ann Arbor.
- The portal remains open through Jan. 16 as new head coach Kyle Whittingham assembles his staff, including offensive coordinator Jason Beck, defensive coordinator Jay Hill and offensive line coach Jim Harding.