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MICHIGAN MAYHEM: Wolverines Portal EXITS Analyzed—Cole Sullivan & Jake Guarnera Shake-Up!

Jan 5, 2026
A wave of transfer portal exits is shaking up the Michigan Wolverines roster. Key losses like Cole Sullivan and Elijah Dotson raise concerns about team depth and the impacts on the 2026 season. The podcast dissects the significance of each departure, including the implications for the quarterback and running back positions. Will Michigan be able to reload effectively, or will these changes hinder their Big Ten ambitions? Insider analysis on potential recruits offers a glimpse into the future as the team navigates this pivotal transition.
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Pre-Portal Departures Were Low Impact

  • Early entrants like CJ Hester and Frederick Moore provided little on-field value at Michigan. Isaiah grades several pre-portal players as low-impact departures (zeros to threes out of ten).
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Quarterback Room Needs Rebuild

  • Quarterback depth faces rebuilding after Jaden Davis and Davis Warren left the roster. Isaiah gives Warren an above-replacement grade given his starting experience in big games.
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Portal Wave Alters Michigan Roster

  • Michigan is experiencing a significant wave of portal entries that meaningfully alters roster depth and future outlook. Isaiah Hole highlights transfers like Elijah Dotson and Cole Sullivan as illustrative of bigger structural changes.
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