Overview
- ESPN’s Pete Thamel says Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz, Washington’s Jedd Fisch and outgoing Utah coach Kyle Whittingham are in Michigan’s crosshairs, and he does not expect a hire before or immediately after Christmas.
- Interim coach Biff Poggi said as many as 25 players may not return from the holiday break for the Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl vs. Texas, citing uncertainty after Sherrone Moore’s Dec. 10 firing and ongoing reviews.
- Poggi, who has interviewed multiple times with athletic director Warde Manuel, is openly campaigning for the job while preparing the team and navigating potential bowl opt-outs.
- FootballScoop and Newsweek report Michigan has vetted Louisville’s Jeff Brohm and intends to speak with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, though Thamel notes Brohm was not in the initial target group.
- Poggi said new financial agreements are paused until a permanent coach is hired, heightening retention risks with the transfer portal window opening Jan. 2.