University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel said the conduct was a clear violation of university policy and that the school maintains a zero-tolerance policy for such behavior.

No. 18-ranked Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore described the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against the No. 14-ranked Texas Longhorns as a “great matchup” between two complete teams.

The Michigan Wolverines have landed 2026 four-star defensive lineman Alister Vallejo.