The Michigan Wolverines closed out a turbulent 2025 season with a 41–27 loss to Texas in the Citrus Bowl, and while the scoreboard told one story, linebacker Cole Sullivan’s postgame reflections captured the emotional reality inside the locker room.
With Michigan preparing for a major transition under incoming head coach Kyle Whittingham and the likelihood of significant staffing changes, Sullivan spoke candidly about the uncertainty facing both players and coaches.
For him, the end of the season didn’t just feel like the final chapter of a football year. It felt like something much bigger.
“I don’t know if it’s goodbye or see ya later.”
Sullivan said the postgame moment was filled with appreciation, gratitude, and a sense of unfinished connection with the staff who guided him through the season.
“I don’t know if it’s goodbye or see ya later. Hopefully, we cross paths again,” Sullivan said via MLive.
He emphasized that regardless of what happens next, the bonds created this season won’t disappear.
“It was an honor to be able to play with those guys. I’m just so grateful for them and everything that they poured into me.”
In a season defined by constant change, from leadership shifts to locker-room uncertainty, Sullivan’s words reflected the emotional toll of closing one chapter while not yet knowing what the next one looks like.
A Moment Bigger Than Football
Sullivan’s message wasn’t about stats, schemes, or missed opportunities.
It was about relationships, the mentors who pushed him, the coaches who believed in him, and the teammates who went through the grind together.
His quotes underscored:
- how deeply players feel coaching transitions
- the respect many Wolverines still have for the outgoing staff
- and the emotional weight of an era ending without full clarity
For Sullivan, the Citrus Bowl wasn’t just a season finale.
It was a farewell without certainty, but not without gratitude.
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