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Former Charlotte coach Biff Poggi releases statement after return to Michigan sidelines

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After a 6-15 start to Biff Poggi's tenure as the Charlotte head coach, the University decided to move on from Poggi. Once Charlotte let go of the former Michigan assistant coach, he made his way back to Ann Arbor for the Northwestern game. Poggi was on the sidelines alongside the current Michigan team during the Wolverines 50-6 win over the 'Cats this past weekend.

Following the weekend, Poggi went to social media and released a statement.

"Great being "back home" at Michigan. The players, coaches, staff, administration and fans were so welcoming. It feels great to have a football home. It all started years ago with my son Henry Poggi's career as a player and my great friend Jim Harbaugh. Special people and place."

Poggi came to Michigan back in 2016 as an offensive analyst. He later became the associate head coach under Harbaugh from 2021-22 before taking the Charlotte head coaching job. Poggi was credited with helping reshape the culture in Ann Arbor during that 2021 season. Harbaugh considered him a 'glue guy' and was a valued member of the Michigan coaching staff.

Fans were hoping once Poggi announced he would be back in Ann Arbor this past weekend, Michigan would lock him up for a coaching role for years to come. And while that still could happen, the Wolverines will be preparing for Ohio State without Poggi on the staff, it appears.

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TRENT KNOOP

Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

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