Michigan AD Warde Manuel's Job in Jeopardy Ahead of Thursday Regents Meeting

University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel's future with the program is in serious doubt as the school's Board of Regents prepares to meet Thursday to review the findings of an independent investigation into the athletic department's culture.

The investigation was commissioned following the arrest and firing of head football coach Sherrone Moore last December, with Chicago law firm Jenner & Block retained to examine the culture of the athletic department under Manuel's leadership.

Thursday Meeting Seen as Critical Juncture

Thursday's board meeting is expected to serve as the release date for the investigation's results, which sources described as 'imminent' heading into the week. The regents are expected to discuss the probe's findings, and a decision regarding Manuel's position is anticipated in the coming days.

Multiple reports published over the weekend indicated that Manuel's standing as athletic director had been significantly weakened in the wake of the internal review, which focused on the athletic department's handling of recent scandals. The investigation's conclusions have not yet been publicly released.

Manuel has served as Michigan's athletic director since 2016. His tenure has been marked by both significant program achievements and, more recently, a series of controversies culminating in Moore's departure. The outcome of the Board of Regents meeting this week is expected to determine whether Manuel continues in the role.