The college football transfer portal has officially opened. It will be open from January 2-16. For Michigan football and new head coach Kyle Whittingham, it's a critical moment.
Whittingham said in his opening press conference that player retention was the most important item on his agenda. He's got most of his coaching staff hired, outside of hiring a linebackers and secondary coach.
The biggest name to know is Bryce Underwood. All eyes will be on the No. 1 overall quarterback from the 2025 class, who started all 13 games for Michigan football this past season.
Andrew Marsh is another name to watch. Like there is every offseason, there will be additions and subtractions. We'll keep track of them all on the Michigan football transfer portal tracker, which will be updated in real time as things happen.
Michigan football players leaving (12)
Defensive back Elijah Dotson
Running back Jasper Parker
Quarterback Jadyn Davis
RB CJ Hester
WR Fred Moore
OL Connor Jones
OL Kaden Strayhorn
QB Davis Warren
EDGE Devon Baxter
DB Jaden Mangham
Michigan transfer portal additions (0)
Michigan transfer portal targets
It's still early in the process of teams identifying targets but three Utah players who started last season have entered the transfer portal since Whittingham was hired.
John Henry Daley (EDGE) was already in the portal. That's a name to watch for Michigan football. However, Utah starting cornerback Smkith Snowden, who had two interceptions and 37 tackles last season, is in the portal. Tao Johnson, a starting safety for the Utes last season, is another to watch.
With Berry and Dotson on the way out, some reinforcements in the secondary are needed. A pass rusher to replace Derrick Moore is needed, too. Henry-Daley would be perfect for that role but nothing is concrete just yet.