Michigan Football to Face Former Coach in 2026 Who Will be Coaching Oklahoma

Oklahoma is set to hire LaMar Morgan as its new defensive backs coach, marking a significant addition to the Sooners' coaching staff. Morgan, who previously served as Michigan's Defensive Pass Game Coordinator and Defensive Backs coach, is known for his strong recruiting abilities despite mixed on-field results during his tenure with the Wolverines. Under his guidance, Michigan's passing defense rankings fell, placing 63rd in 2024 and 54th in 2025, after previously being ranked third in 2023.

Morgan's recruiting prowess was evident as he brought in talented players like Shamari Earls, Jayden Sanders, and Jordan Young to Michigan. However, the Wolverines lost some recruits, including Sanders and Elijah Dotson, to the transfer portal. His departure from Michigan came as new head coach Kyle Whittingham restructured the staff, retaining only three coaches from the previous regime. Morgan's move to Oklahoma reunites him with a defensive-minded head coach, Brent Venables, and