By Mark Snyder, Detroit Free Press

Former Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez will not be on the sidelines this fall.

Instead he'll be analyzing games for the CBS Sports Network, formerly known as CBS College Sports. Rodriguez, who was fired from U-M in January after a 15-22 record in three seasons, will work games with play-by-play partner Dave Ryan and will also appear in the New York studio, according to a network release.

Rodriguez was involved with the network's Signing Day special, working with analyst Tom Lemming to asses the various classes, including Michigan's.

Because CBS primarily covers the Southeastern Conference and does little with the Big Ten, there is less chance of Rodriguez doing game analysis on a Michigan game – or his former school, West Virginia – but he could offer analysis when he is in the studio.

"Rich is an accomplished, well-recognized coach with a wealth of knowledge about the game," David Berson, Executive Vice President, CBS Sports and President, CBS Sports Network, said in a released statement. "Rich was an integral part of our Signing Day and Draft coverage. We are excited to add him to our already strong line-up of football talent and look forward to showcasing his analysis and insights during the upcoming season."