Michigan Football in Turmoil: GM Sean Magee Departs Amid Major Shake-Up
Michigan football is facing a major shake-up at the top of its operations. Sean Magee, the program’s general manager and senior associate athletic director, has departed just two months after the Wolverines began searching for a new head coach. Magee, 49, returned to Ann Arbor in 2024 for a second stint after previously serving under former coach Jim Harbaugh. His exit marks a significant shift in Michigan’s recruiting and player personnel landscape.
Magee wasn’t just a manager on paper. He played a pivotal role in shaping the Wolverines’ roster and securing elite talent. Among his most notable accomplishments was landing Bryce Underwood, the nation’s top high school player in 2025, using a combination of traditional recruiting and strategic NIL deals. He worked closely with Michigan’s donor network and the program’s “Champions Circle” to orchestrate what became the largest financial package in any University of Michigan sport to date. That kind of influence on both recruiting and finances highlights just how central Magee was to the program’s inner workings.
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Alongside Magee, three other key figures in recruiting and player personnel are also expected to depart. Albert Karschnia, director of player personnel, Kayli Johnson, director of on-campus recruiting and Sam Popper, director of recruiting, are all stepping away. Popper has already confirmed he’s moving on to San Diego State as associate GM. The collective exit of these leaders leaves Michigan with a vacuum in both talent evaluation and recruitment strategy, raising questions about continuity and stability during a period of transition.
The timing couldn’t be more critical. With a new coaching search underway and the Wolverines aiming to maintain their competitive edge in the Big Ten, this shake-up could have ripple effects on both player development and future recruiting classes. Recruiting, particularly in college football, doesn’t pause. Losing a GM and other key personnel right now could impact commitments, player relations and even the team’s broader strategic direction.
This is more than just personnel news; it’s a story about the challenges of maintaining leadership continuity in high-stakes college programs. Michigan now faces the task of finding a new general manager who can quickly fill the void, keep recruits engaged and support the incoming coach in building a sustainable, winning program. The decisions made over the next few weeks will likely shape the Wolverines’ future on the field and in the locker room.
Stay with us as this story develops. We’ll track the search for Michigan’s next GM, monitor its recruiting impact and bring you updates on how the Wolverines navigate this pivotal moment in their program’s history.
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