Warde Manuel to receive $7 million in separation deal with Michigan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Warde Manuel, the athletic director at Michigan, will be paid $7.14 million in a separation agreement following his resignation effective December 31. This decision comes amid investigations concerning a former football coach's inappropriate relationship in the athletic department. Manuel will retain certain privileges, including access to Michigan games and golf. Additionally, the university will contribute $108,000 to his retirement account and cover attorney fees amounting to $82,000. He will not be allowed to serve as an athletic director in the Big Ten for two years following his resignation.
- •Manuel's resignation takes effect December 31, 2026.
- •Investigations led to Manuel's separation agreement.
- •He will receive $108,000 for retirement contributions.
- •Legal fees of $82,000 will be covered by the university.
- •Manuel retains rights to attend Michigan games and play golf.
- 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan AD Warde Manuel to receive 7.1 million payout
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7 million lump sum in his separation deal
"In addition to the payout, Manuel will receive former athletic director perks such as being eligible for tickets to Michigan games and having golf privileges.
"Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a 7.1 million dollar payout upon leaving his post this year.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 6:34 PMMichigan AD Warde Manuel to receive 7.1 million payout
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a 7.1 million dollar payout upon leaving his post this year.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 3:17 PMMichigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7 million lump sum in his separation deal
In addition to the payout, Manuel will receive former athletic director perks such as being eligible for tickets to Michigan games and having golf privileges.
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