Wolverine247 has confirmed that Michigan has reached out to LSU head coach and former Wolverine offensive lineman Les Miles to gauge his interest about their coaching vacancy.

Miles is a potential candidate that we've reported would likely see contact sooner or later, and according to sources in both Baton Rouge and on the Michigan side, we've confirmed that it's the case.

The Michigan alum has now been connected to a job vacancy at the University the last three times it's been open (2007, 2011, now). It's long been believed that he would take the position if offered it, but his interest in the position is unclear at this time.

Michigan interim athletic director Jim Hackett continues to lead the search for the program's next coach after firing former head coach Brady Hoke last Tuesday after a disappointing four years in Ann Arbor.