This past Friday (May 8), Michigan football extended an offer to four-star quarterback Tristin Gaines (Waller, Texas).

New quarterbacks coach Koy Detmer Jr. went to visit Gaines and told him in person.

— Brice Marich (@BriceMarich) May 11, 2026

“I found out when Coach Koy came to my school to watch me throw at practice,” Gaines said to Brice Marich of The Michigan Insider. “After I threw, He (Detmer Jr.) told me (about the offer). I was speechless because Michigan has been one of my top schools for a while.”

This is why having a dedicated quarterback coach is key for the Michigan football program.…