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Michigan Zeroes In on Drinkwitz, Fisch, Whittingham and Eyes NFL OC Todd Monken

With the transfer portal opening Jan. 2, pressure is mounting as interim coach Biff Poggi warns of potential bowl opt-outs and departures.

Acting head coach Biff Poggi of the Michigan Wolverines talks with Bryce Underwood #19 before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
Head Football Coaches Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines and Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes meet at midfield after a college football game at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Ohio State Buckeyes won the game 27-9. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz, Washington's Jedd Fisch and outgoing Utah coach Kyle Whittingham are prime candidates, with no hire expected before or immediately after Christmas.
  • FootballScoop reported Michigan has begun vetting Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken and intends to speak with him this week.
  • Michigan officials also evaluated Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm and gauged his interest, though Thamel said he was not in the program's initial contact list.
  • Interim head coach Biff Poggi said as many as 25 players might not return after the holiday break, beyond three already confirmed Citrus Bowl opt-outs.
  • The looming Jan. 2 portal window heightens urgency, as Poggi continues to interview for the job and Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter reportedly indicated he would not take the position at this time.