Michigan retains critical front office member after rumors swirled of a pending departure

Michigan football's revamped name, image, and likeness (NIL) program has primarily been attributed to one man, football General Manager Sean Magee. Magee has been called a genius at managing NIL funding and being shrewd in how the money is allocated to build a championship-level program. His ingenuity and willingness to commit funds were critical in Michigan's monumental flip of quarterback Bryce Underwood.

Magee has given Sherrone Moore and his staff the ability to compete with recruiting heavyweights like aforementioned LSU, Alabama, and Georgia. The days of Michigan rarely being a contender in five-star recruiting battles are over, and the credit largely rests with a man who has put his head down and worked his tail off since landing in Ann Arbor. That work ethic, ingenuity, and results make Magee a hot commodity in college football. It looked like Michigan might lose Magee to his alma mater, Navy, as they were in search of their next Athletic Director. It appears Michigan will be keeping their man a bit longer.