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Michigan Coach Leaves Program After Bowl Loss to Texas

Michigan Coach Leaves Program After Bowl Loss to Texas

Summary

The Michigan Wolverines football team lost to Texas in the Citrus Bowl, leading to changes in their coaching staff. Sherrone Moore was replaced by Kyle Whittingham as the permanent head coach after Biff Poggi served briefly as interim head coach. Poggi will not stay with the team under Whittingham.

Key Facts

  • Michigan lost to Texas in the Citrus Bowl with a score of 41-27.
  • Bryce Underwood threw three interceptions for Michigan in the second half.
  • Biff Poggi served as interim head coach after Sherrone Moore was fired.
  • Kyle Whittingham, former Utah head coach, is now the permanent head coach for Michigan.
  • Biff Poggi was in his third stint at Michigan and had previously coached at Charlotte.
  • Poggi decided not to join Kyle Whittingham's staff at Michigan.
  • Michigan's football team ended the season with a 9-4 record overall.
  • The Wolverines had a 7-2 record in the Big Ten conference this season.

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