Biff Poggi expresses interest in Maryland football head coaching position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Biff Poggi, former interim coach at Michigan, has expressed his desire to become Maryland's next head football coach. Poggi, a Baltimore native, has a successful coaching background, including a strong record at Gilman and St. Frances Academy. He believes Maryland's potential in the Big Ten is significant, citing the need for proper resources and a competitive coaching staff. Although he hasn't spoken with Maryland's athletic director yet, Poggi plans to aggressively utilize the transfer portal and hire coaches with aligned goals to strengthen the program.
- •Poggi coached at Michigan, achieving a 2-1 record as interim coach.
- •He had a 135-43 record at Gilman, winning 13 championships.
- •Poggi estimates Maryland requires $25 million to $28 million for competitive player compensation.
- •He aims to hire coaches with similar goals for Maryland's program.
- •Poggi believes he can attract talent if named coach.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Biff Poggi makes his case to become Maryland’s next head football coach
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