Summary
Kyle Whittingham, who was the head coach at Utah, is reported to become the new head coach of the Michigan Wolverines football team. He will travel with the team to the Citrus Bowl game but will not be coaching during the game. Whittingham will take over the team in preparation for the 2026 season.
Key Facts
- Kyle Whittingham is set to be the new head coach of the Michigan Wolverines.
- He will not coach the Citrus Bowl game but will accompany the team to Florida.
- Whittingham's previous role was head coach at Utah, where he worked for 20 years.
- He has an overall coaching record of 177 wins and 88 losses.
- Whittingham has a Bowl game record of 11 wins and 6 losses.
- The College Football Playoff is a major focus for Michigan’s upcoming season.
- Michigan players were informed about the coaching change ahead of the January transfer portal opening.
