Michigan interim head coach Biff Poggi said this week that the Wolverines could be facing a dramatically reduced roster for the Citrus Bowl due to players opting out. He acknowledged that as many as 25 players may not return after Christmas break.

Michigan authorized an investigation into its athletic department's handling of the Moore situation. Chicago-based law firm Jenner & Block will conduct a comprehensive review of the entire department, and CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello reports that the investigation is "open-ended" to the point that Michigan is unsure what it might uncover.

"There's a really good chance that we're going to have many more opt-outs" for the Citrus Bowl, Poggi told The Stampede podcast this week.

The Wolverines weren't expected to have many players sit out of the bowl game against Texas, but Poggi's latest comments changed everything.

INSIDE TRACK – Michigan football is in the market for a new head coach. As rumored targets Kalen DeBoer and Kenny Dillingham appear unavailable, Poggi is receiving public support from former Wolverines star Devin Gardner. Continue reading …

Michigan’s coaching turmoil deepens. Can Biff Poggi rally a "betrayed" team after scandal, or will Texas exploit their vulnerability?