College football rumors are intensifying as Michigan searches for a new coach to replace Sherrone Moore. A new name has emerged as a top candidate.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A potential Michigan Wolverines head coach issued a statement following his bowl game victory. On Tuesday (Dec. 23), Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm celebrated his team’s victory after taking down the Toledo Rockets 27-22 in the Boca Raton Bowl down in Florida.

Michigan football has begun vetting Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as part of its ongoing head coaching search.

Michigan football culture deteriorated under Sherrone Moore according to those in and around the program. Cracks appeared long before his firing.

FootballScoop’s John Brice and Doug Samuels shared on Wednesday, Dec. 24, that Michigan hopes to speak with Monken this week. Wolverines interim coach Biff Poggi, who has interviewed for the full-time position, said earlier this week that Michigan hopes to hire a coach between Dec. 25 and the team’s Citrus Bowl showdown with Texas Dec. 31.

Despite limited Power Four coaching experience, Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi says the job has “sparked" his desire to lead the Wolverines full time.

More than two weeks following the firing of Sherrone Moore, there is a new betting favorite to be Michigan’s next head football coach: