Michigan football star running back Justice Haynes and linebacker Ernest Hausmann were not with the team for the first bowl practice.

Four-star wide receiver Brady Marchese, who flipped from Georgia to Michigan on signing day, requested to be released from his letter of intent

The Wolverines flipped Marchese from Georgia on signing day Dec. 4, but Michigan’s program has been in turmoil since. Sherrone Moore was fired Dec. 10 for engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a female staff member and now faces three criminal charges.

On Dec. 12, the 66-year-old Whittingham announced he would be stepping down from his head coaching position at Utah after 21 seasons in Salt Lake City. While retirement seemed like it could be on the table for Whittingham, the Wolverines have pulled him back into the game.

The day after Christmas has generally been filled with positive developments regarding Michigan football, with reports surfacing of the Wolverines being set to