Overview
- AP reporting confirmed by 247Sports says Michigan’s search firm has recently contacted representatives for Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham and Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz.
- Kenny Dillingham says he has not spoken with Michigan and remains focused on ASU’s Sun Bowl, with reported contract-amendment talks underway but no extension announced.
- Eli Drinkwitz signed a November extension at Missouri, and a roughly $5 million buyout is viewed as manageable, though local reporting suggests a move appears unlikely.
- Analyst Josh Pate speculated that donor and NIL support could surge if Michigan pursued Dillingham, a claim presented as commentary rather than confirmed planning.
- Interim coach Biff Poggi is guiding No. 18 Michigan toward the Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl against No. 13 Texas as the program evaluates a wide slate of candidates that includes Jedd Fisch.