What happened: Class of 2027 defensive back Tavares Harrington flipped his commitment from Michigan to Ole Miss on Saturday following an early November visit to Oxford. The 6-foot-3 Chicago native had been pledged to the Wolverines since May after attending the program's spring game.

Why it matters: The departure comes amid staff turnover in Ann Arbor following the dismissal of offensive coordinator Jason Beck and a recent loss to Michigan State. While Michigan maintains 2027 secondary pledges from cornerbacks Blake Jenkins and Darius Johnson, losing Harrington weakens the core of its future defensive backfield.

What to watch: Michigan must work to protect its remaining 2027 pledges ahead of the early signing period opening Dec. 2, including Mount Carmel wide receiver Quentin Burrell.