Michigan OL Tristan Bounds announces plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Michigan offensive lineman Tristan Bounds is entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, he announced on Wednesday. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

A class of 2021 signee, Bounds spent four seasons at Michigan but didn’t crack the starting group as the Wolverines won multiple Joe Moore Awards during his time in Ann Arbor. He was also on the 2023 national championship team.

“I first want to give all glory to my lord and savior Jesus Christ, with him I would not be in the position I am today,” Bounds said in his announcement. “I am so grateful for all the coaches and staff at the University of Michigan that have helped me grow into the person and player I am today. There was no group of guys I would have rather spent four years with than my brothers here in Ann Arbor. With all that said I will be entering my name into the transfer portal for my remaining year of eligibility. Go Blue!”

Michigan is now in the market for a new offensive coordinator

Michigan fired offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Kirk Campbell days after the conclusion of the regular season, the program announced on Tuesday evening. It was Campbell’s first year as the offensive coordinator.

Campbell previously served solely as Michigan’s quarterbacks coach. In his stead, tight ends coach Steve Casula will serve as the interim offensive coordinator.

“After a thorough assessment of our offense, I made the decision to relieve Kirk Campbell of his duties and move in a different direction,” head coach Sherrone Moore said in a release announcing the move.. “This was a decision that I felt was in the best interest of our football program. I want to thank Kirk for his hard work and dedication to the university, Michigan Football and our student-athletes. I wish him well in his future coaching endeavors.”

Michigan is still awaiting a bowl assignment after finishing the regular season 7-5.

Campbell’s departure come after a season where the Wolverines offense regressed badly, largely due to diminished quarterback play. The Wolverines ranked among the worst passing offenses in the nation in 2024, ranking 129th out of 133 teams in the FBS, with only Iowa and the three service academies ranking lower. The Wolverines were one of seven FBS teams in 2024 to average fewer than 150 passing yards per game.

And while the Wolverines were certainly deficient at the quarterback position, talent-wise, other aspects of the offense — like playcalling tendencies — often were the subject of scrutiny under Campbell.

The opening in Ann Arbor will likely be coveted, as the new offensive coordinator will get a chance to coach true freshman quarterback and top 2025 prospect Bryce Underwood, who recently flipped his commitment to the Wolverines.