A quiet exit from the Michigan program
Abigail O'Connor, the longtime nutritionist for the University of Michigan football team, revealed her departure on X, formerly known as Twitter, without disclosing the motivations behind her decision or naming a successor.
Having joined the program in 2017, O'Connor was responsible for designing meal plans, overseeing dietary logistics and ensuring that players received nutrition support tailored to their performance needs.
Her influence extended beyond daily feeding routines; she played a pivotal role in the team's preparation during three Big Ten championship runs and was part of the staff that guided Michigan to the 2023 national title.
O'Connor's hiring was a move championed by head coach Jim Harbaugh, and she remained with the squad through several coaching transitions, including the arrival of new leaders, though the specifics of those changes were not detailed in her announcement.
The university has not yet released details about who will assume her responsibilities, leaving the future of the nutrition program in flux as the team shifts focus to the upcoming season.