Biff Poggi made it known he wanted to be the next Michigan football coach, but even though he didn’t get the job, he’s pleased with the end result.

Joel Klatt reacts to Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham, breaks down the fit, and makes his picks for CFP quarterfinals, the Rose Bowl, and Georgia–Ole Miss.

Michigan fired head coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 after an investigation found credible evidence he was having a relationship with a staffer. Woodson, who does work on Fox Sports, said he has taken some heat from colleagues and fans, but didn’t pay attention to any of that.

Kyle Whittingham made it clear that recruiting players from the state of Michigan will be a major focus for the Wolverines, while still casting a national net:

A few NFL teams already have their sights set on 2026 after falling out of playoff contention in Week 17, and if your favorite team is part of that group, I extend my sympathies. As we enter the final week of the year,