Taylor Tatum leaves Michigan football team after transfer from Oklahoma
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Former Oklahoma Sooners running back Taylor Tatum has departed from the Michigan football program, where he had recently transitioned to defensive back. Tatum spent two seasons with Oklahoma before joining Michigan this offseason, but saw limited action due to injuries and ball security issues at OU. A U-M spokesman confirmed his exit, which is reportedly without a clear explanation. Tatum had been competing for a position in the safety unit but now leaves Michigan without having played a game for the team.
- •Tatum transferred to Michigan after two seasons at Oklahoma.
- •His time at OU included limited success due to injuries.
- •He switched positions to defensive back at Michigan.
- •Tatum confirmed to be no longer on the team as of August 4, 2026.
- •He was part of Oklahoma's plan for a matchup against Michigan in Week 2.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Former Oklahoma Sooners RB no longer with new team
"Former OU RB Taylor Tatum has left the Michigan program.
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