The Michigan Wolverines are 9-3 on the season and preparing to take on fellow blue blood program Texas in the Citrus Bowl shortly. Leading up to the game, speculation is that new Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham will not retain defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale,

Running backs coach Tony Alford, who came on staff in 2024, will be retained by Michigan football going into 2026.

Following Michigan firing Sherrone Moore, Biff Poggi and the rest of the Wolverines' staff has held Michigan's roster together. But as the Citrus Bowl looms and

That’s not shocking given Michigan’s talent and depth. Johnson and Yaxel Lendeborg, both 6-foot-9, and 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara have formed an imposing starting frontcourt. They’re Michigan’s top three scorers, rebounders and shot blockers.

The McNeese State Cowboys and No. 1 Michigan Wolverines meet Monday at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

Last Monday, Biff Poggi talked to the media in Ann Arbor and confirmed three opt-outs, which were Derrick Moore, Jaishawn Barham, and Giovanni El-Hadi. But then

Lendeborg’s nifty reverse pushed the lead to 17-7 with 14:33 left. The Cowboys never got within 10 again. Lendeborg’s 3 gave Michigan a 20-point edge with 7:26 left in the half, with the Wolverines attacking the Cowboys’ press for clean looks.