The Michigan Wolverines made a stunning hire recently to their college football program, but viral staffer Skylar Phan is making waves for her bombshell appearance.
Kyle Whittingham is entering his first season as Michigan’s head coach, but his newest hire might be getting a lot of attention in her own right.
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After spending recent years with USC and Texas, Skylar Phan now joins the Wolverines’ front office to help Michigan recruiting. Most recently, Phan served as director of recruiting strategy with the Trojans.
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Social media has been significantly aware of Phan’s presence since rumors started about the Wolverines bringing her in for a role. Phan enters the next chapter of her career after spending less than two years with the Trojans’ recruiting department.
According to 247Sports, Phan helped secure USC’s number one group for the 2026 recruiting class. Meanwhile, the former Las Vegas Raiders intern has shot up the ranks with various programs during her quick rise.
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Skylar Phan moved on to roles with Houston and North Texas before landing higher-profile gigs with the Texas Longhorns and USC.
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Michigan Wolverines football head coach Kyle Whittingham speaks to the crowd before the USC Trojans college basketball game. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
While Phan’s move marks a clear shift for Michigan, the Wolverines will certainly rely on her for similar results in recruiting. Michigan has the 12th-best football recruiting class for 2026, trailing other Big Ten teams like USC, Oregon and Ohio State.
The 2025 season marked a huge disappointment for Michigan after missing out on the College Football Playoff. Meanwhile, the Big Ten still had massive success in the CFP as the Indiana Hoosiers won their first national championship in program history with Fernando Mendoza leading the way.
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