# Michigan Athletics Investigation: Is Warde Manuel’s Job in Jeopardy?

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Podcast: [ESPN College GameDay](https://stenobird.com/podcast/espn-college-gameday-5641986)
Published: 2026-07-13T22:08:00+00:00
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## Resource

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and Sports Illustrated senior writer Pat Forde break down the Michigan Regents’ upcoming discussion on the athletic department culture investigation and what it could mean for Athletic Director Warde Manuel’s future. They also discuss Penn State and how the Nittany Lions could surpass Michigan as the nation’s largest stadium. Finally, the guys previews ACC Media Days, highlighting the biggest storylines to watch across the conference.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Michigan regents to discuss athletics probe 4:56 - Michigan AD Warde Manuel’s future uncertain 10:38 - What does it take to run Michigan athletics? 14:28 - Michigan finalizing college basketball coach contract 18:38 - Penn State to become largest stadium in the U.S.? 25:37 - ACC Media Days Preview: Miami vs Duke QB feud 35:18 - ACC Media Days Preview: Is Clemson slipping? 39:28 - ACC Media Days Preview: Belichick’s roster 47:55 - ACC Media Days Preview: FSU to bounce back? 50:12 - ACC Media Days Preview: James Franklin 51:34 - ACC Media Days Preview: Clemson, FSU tensions 53:58 - Airline window seats without windows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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