Overview
- Interim coach Biff Poggi said he has interviewed for the vacancy and vowed a "massive self-examination" if hired, calling the program a malfunctioning organization over the past five years.
- Poggi said athletic director Warde Manuel told players he hopes to name a new head coach between Christmas and the Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl, with the transfer portal window opening Jan. 2.
- Michigan has broadened Jenner & Block’s mandate to evaluate culture, conduct and procedures across the athletic department beyond Sherrone Moore’s case, according to university statements.
- Poggi has shortened meetings and practices and emphasized tempo, saying players are responding, as three starters opted out of the bowl and backup quarterback Jadyn Davis plans to enter the portal.
- Moore was fired for cause on Dec. 10 and later charged with felony third-degree home invasion and two misdemeanors; reporting says he told police the relationship spanned roughly two years, predating his promotion.