The Michigan Wolverines finished the 2025 regular season 9–3 overall with a 7–2 mark in Big Ten play, though the campaign was marred by key road losses to No. 18 Oklahoma and USC, as well as a season-ending defeat to Ohio State, the program’s first loss in that rivalry since 2019.
Despite those setbacks, Michigan still earned a bowl berth, appearing in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, where it fell to Texas 41–27.
In the loss, freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood completed 23-of-42 passes for 199 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, while also adding 69 rushing yards and a rushing score on 14 carries.
Despite finishing No. 18 in the final AP Top 25, posting a winning record, and reaching its fifth straight bowl game, Michigan’s 2025 season was ultimately overshadowed by the firing of head coach Sherrone Moore.
Moore was dismissed for cause on December 10, 2025, following an internal investigation that uncovered what the university described as “credible evidence” of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The decision came amid broader scrutiny surrounding the program earlier in the year.
Shortly after his dismissal, Moore was arrested and charged with home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering in connection with an alleged incident that occurred following his termination.
Associate head coach Biff Poggi served as Michigan’s interim head coach through the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl before departing the program.
On December 26, Michigan officially hired long-time Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham on a five-year contract to take over beginning with the 2026 season.
As Michigan works to stabilize its program following the legal, public, and reputational fallout surrounding Moore, recent reports indicate the Wolverines plan to be active in the transfer portal, which officially opens at midnight on Friday, January 2.
One of the early targets to emerge is former North Texas wide receiver Wyatt Young, who is reportedly set to visit Michigan in the coming days and has already drawn interest from Kyle Whittingham and his staff.
CBS Sports’ Chris Hummer also reported that Young is scheduled to visit Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Missouri, though Michigan represents the biggest college football brand among the schools currently involved.
Young, a 6-foot, 195-pound wide receiver from North Texas and a Katy, Texas native, officially entered the transfer portal following a breakout 2025 season.
He finished the year among the national leaders with 1,264 receiving yards on 70 receptions and 10 touchdowns, averaging 18.1 yards per catch, production that ranked third nationally in FBS receiving yards.
As a result, Young earned First-Team All–American Athletic Conference honors after emerging as one of the most productive wide receivers in college football.
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At the time of writing, 247Sports lists Young as the No. 39 overall player and the No. 10 wide receiver in the transfer portal rankings.
Young arrived at North Texas following a productive high school career at Tompkins High School in Texas, where he was rated as a three-star prospect and held offers from several Group of Five programs, including Rice, Arizona, Memphis, and Tulsa.
If his recruitment comes to fruition, Michigan would be adding a proven 1,200-yard receiver with legitimate big-play ability — a potential difference-maker for an offense navigating transition under a new coaching staff.
