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Michigan has signed athletic director Warde Manuel to a five-year contract extension that ties him to the school through June 2030.
Manuel, who also chairs the College Football Playoff selection committee, has led Michigan's athletic department since 2016, after previous AD stints at UConn and Buffalo. The 56-year-old former Michigan defensive lineman previously had his contract extended in early 2021 through June 2026.
"During Warde's tenure as director, athletics has put a structure in place where our student-athletes compete for Big Ten and national championships, excel in the classroom, and proudly graduate with their University of Michigan degrees," Michigan president Santa J.