Michigan AD Warde Manuel agrees to $7M buyout settlement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive over $7 million as part of a settlement agreement upon stepping down at the end of 2026. The settlement follows investigations into the culture of Michigan athletics and the handling of misconduct allegations involving former football coach Sherrone Moore. Manuel will serve as a special assistant to advise on reforms and will receive current compensation until his resignation. His settlement includes a non-compete clause preventing him from being hired in a high-ranking position at any Big Ten school for two years.
- •Manuel will serve until December 2026 as a special assistant.
- •Settlement includes a lump-sum payment of $7,143,346.
- •An $108,000 retirement contribution is also included.
- •Manuel cannot work for Big Ten schools for two years.
- •Investigation highlighted failures in addressing allegations of wrongdoing.
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan AD Warde Manuel to Get $7M Settlement
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