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Michigan Engaged in Talks With 3 Major Head Coaches: Report

Michigan Engaged in Talks With 3 Major Head Coaches: Report

Summary

Michigan is looking for a new football head coach after firing Sherrone Moore. The school is interested in Alabama's head coach Kalen DeBoer, but if that doesn't work out, they have talked with three other coaches: Kenny Dillingham, Eli Drinkwitz, and Jedd Fisch.

Key Facts

  • Michigan fired its previous head coach, Sherrone Moore, and is searching for a new one.
  • Alabama's head coach, Kalen DeBoer, is Michigan's top choice for the job.
  • Michigan has also talked to three other coaches: Kenny Dillingham, Eli Drinkwitz, and Jedd Fisch.
  • The timing of hiring a new coach is challenging because some candidates are involved in post-season bowl games.
  • Betting odds suggested that Kenny Dillingham had the highest chance of becoming Michigan’s next head coach as of the report.
  • Kalen DeBoer’s chance of being hired increased or decreased based on the outcome of Alabama's recent game.

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