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Michigan officially announces contract extension for Athletic Director Warde Manuel

Related Topics: Warde Manuel, Santa Ono

It’s a good time to be the Athletic Director at the University of Michigan right now. Michigan Football won a National Championship in 2023, the football team has beat Ohio State four years in a row, and the No. 1 overall prospect and No. 1 quarterback in the 2025 class, Bryce Underwood, committed to Michigan on Wednesday.

These happenings along with successes in a wide array of other sports has earned Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel a five-year contract extension. Manuel’s contract will run through June, 30, 2030.

Michigan released a statement about Manuel’s extension, which includes quotes from Manuel and Michigan President Santa J.