The Michigan Wolverines just wrapped up a decent 9-4 season. However, thanks to the Sherrone Moore scandal, losses to the NFL Draft, and significant transfers out of the program, new head coach Kyle Whittingham has some work to do with getting the roster right in Ann Arbor.

Not surprisingly, Michigan’s defense as a whole graded out better than the offense, according to Pro Football Focus. Only four regulars on offense who played at least 25% of snaps this season earned grades above 70, while nine were above that mark on defense.

Michigan football is set to lose a defensive player to the transfer portal. On late Thursday evening, On3's Hayes Fawcett reported that freshman defensive back

The Michigan Wolverines football program received a jolt on Friday with the news that one of its top emerging defensive players, linebacker Cole Sullivan, has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal.

"It was tough in there," Michigan football LB Cole Sullivan said after the loss. "We know that there's going to be a lot of changes made."

Michigan football has an almost entirely new coaching staff coming in 2026. Here are the new faces and a few holdovers from the past regime.