Summary
Michigan Wolverines hired Kyle Whittingham as their new head football coach after firing Sherrone Moore. Whittingham has a long career with the Utah Utes and brings experience to the team. Current interim coach Biff Poggi will lead the team in an upcoming bowl game and reacted positively to the new hire.
Key Facts
- Michigan Wolverines fired head coach Sherrone Moore two weeks ago.
- They hired Kyle Whittingham as the new head coach on a five-year contract.
- Whittingham was the head coach of the Utah Utes for 21 years.
- During his time with Utah, Whittingham had a record of 177 wins and 88 losses.
- Biff Poggi is the interim head coach and will lead Michigan in a bowl game against Texas Longhorns on December 31.
- Poggi expressed excitement about Whittingham's hiring and praised him as a good fit for Michigan.
- It is not yet clear if Poggi will remain on the coaching staff under Whittingham.
