Biff Poggi Leads Michigan Football Amid Coaching Turmoil
Sherrone Moore was fired as Michigan head coach amid allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a staffer and subsequent arrest on multiple charges. Following Moore's departure, Biff Poggi was named interim head coach of Michigan. Some alumni have urged the school to make Poggi the full-time head coach.
Poggi previously served as head coach of the Charlotte 49ers before joining Moore's Michigan staff. He is currently overseeing the team as they prepare for the Citrus Bowl against Texas in Orlando on December 31, 2025. The period has been described by Poggi as tumultuous, with players feeling betrayed but striving to remain focused on the upcoming bowl game.
Michigan tight end Marlin Klein credited Poggi with maintaining the team's focus and a positive vibe ahead of the bowl game. Public support for Poggi's potential as head coach includes endorsements from former players such as Devin Gardner.
Rumored replacements for the Michigan head coaching job, including Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer and Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham, are not available. DeBoer is concentrating on Alabama's College Football Playoff pursuit, while Dillingham has reportedly extended his contract with ASU.
