The welcomed news comes just days after Poggi, the interim Michigan coach, went on “The Stampede” podcast openly concerned that he might have to field a “significantly different roster” for the New Year’s Eve game at Camping World Stadium. He even went as far as predicting “there could be 25” players opt out.

ESPN 300 receiver flips from Michigan to Auburn after Kyle Whittingham announcement originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Michigan running back Justice Haynes runs to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 ...

The Wolverines flipped Marchese from Georgia on signing day Dec. 4, but Michigan’s program has been in turmoil since. Sherrone Moore was fired Dec. 10 for engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a female staff member and now faces three criminal charges.

Loganville (Ga.) Grayson three-star edge rusher T.K. Cunningham has narrowed his focus to 12 schools with the Ole Miss Rebels making the cut for one of the top defensive prospects in the Peach State.

However, Maryland has not had a turnover rate above 17% against any power-conference team. A team could turn Cadeau over and come close to matching Michigan inside, which appears to be the key to an upset. Maryland is not a good candidate to pull off that blueprint, however.