Reports: Michigan AD Warde Manuel is out after internal investigation

Key Points:

• Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel is reportedly facing potential departure amid an ongoing third-party investigation into the athletic culture at the University of Michigan.
• The Michigan Board of Regents is expected to release the investigation's findings on Thursday, following multiple scandals during Manuel's tenure, including issues involving former football coaches Jim Harbaugh and Sherrone Moore.
• The investigation was prompted by Moore's firing after a criminal case involving an inappropriate relationship, with additional concerns including federal charges against former quarterback coach Matt Weiss for hacking female athletes' accounts.
• Other allegations include a criminal investigation into former defensive graduate assistant Latroy Lewis for sexual assault, with accusations spanning incidents in late 2024 and early 2025.
• Despite controversies, Manuel is noted for overseeing NCAA championships in football (2023) and men's basketball (2026) and is a former Michigan football player under coach Bo Schembechler.