Zack Marshall issues statement after criticizing Michigan coaching staff in DMs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 6:12 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Michigan Wolverines tight end Zack Marshall apologized for inappropriate comments made in leaked direct messages, which criticized the coaching staff after the team's loss. The Wolverines suffered their second consecutive defeat, falling 20-14 to the Minnesota Gophers, dropping their record to 3-2. Marshall stated he regretted pointing fingers and emphasized the importance of team accountability. The Wolverines have a bye week before facing Penn State on October 17. Head coach Kyle Whittingham acknowledged the current challenges within the program.
- •Michigan lost 20-14 to Minnesota on Sunday, marking their second straight defeat.
- •Zack Marshall's leaked DMs criticized offensive coordinator Jason Beck and the coaching staff.
- •Marshall took accountability, apologizing for his comments on social media.
- •Head coach Kyle Whittingham is working to address the team's performance issues.
- •Michigan has a bye week before playing Penn State on October 17.
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I pointed fingers’: Michigan player issues statement after blasting coach in leaked DMs
"The Michigan Wolverines lost thier second consecutive game on Sunday, falling 20-14 on the road to the Minnesota Gophers. It’s been a brutal two-week stretch for the Wolverines, a program that entered the season with legitimate College Football Playoff aspirations under new head coach Kyle Whittingham, who was brought in to stabilize the program following…
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