Michigan Recruiting Insider: Staff changes, Peter Bourque decommitment, & more

Michigan Recruiting Insider: Staff changes, Peter Bourque decommitment, & more

Author: 247Sports, Michigan Football, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan, Michigan athletics, College Football February 19, 2026 Duration: 1:04:36
On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discussed recent changes in Michigan's recruiting and personnel departments. The crew began by delving into Sean Magee’s departure and outlined the desired criteria for his replacement, before moving on to discuss the potential impact of Kayli Johnson’s departure. Next, the conversation turned to coaching staff updates, as Larry Black is expected to be announced as the new defensive line coach, replacing Lou Esposito. The hosts highlighted the importance of Black's Midwest connections and his potential impact on recruiting. The episode continued with analysis of Peter Bourque's decommitment from Michigan and his reevaluation of his college decision. Finally, the team identified key defensive line recruits, including Marcus Bakatou, George Toia, and Luke Starcevic, and emphasized the need for Michigan to secure these top prospects.

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