Michigan football loses Tatum and Charleston ahead of preseason camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:24 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Michigan football is set to begin preseason camp on Wednesday without Taylor Tatum and C.J. Charleston. Tatum, a promising running back transfer from Oklahoma, has chosen to focus on baseball instead of football, while Charleston did not receive an additional year of eligibility. Both decisions leave the Wolverines with adjustments to make as they head into the upcoming season. The status of Tatum with the baseball program remains unclear, despite arrangements made for him within the team's facilities.
- •Michigan begins preseason camp without Taylor Tatum and C.J. Charleston.
- •Tatum is focusing on baseball and cannot play football this season.
- •Charleston did not receive an extra year of eligibility.
- •Tatum was a top running back recruit and transferred in January.
- •Arrangements were made for Tatum in the Michigan baseball program.
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan football parts ways with Tatum, Charleston before camp
"Michigan is down two players ahead of the start of preseason camp on Wednesday.
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