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Kyle Whittingham, Michigan Suffer Major Loss to Transfer Portal

Kyle Whittingham, Michigan Suffer Major Loss to Transfer Portal

Summary

Kyle Whittingham was hired as the new head coach for the Michigan Wolverines after they fired Sherrone Moore. Just as Whittingham took over, Michigan lost a key player, Justice Haynes, to the NCAA transfer portal.

Key Facts

  • Michigan Wolverines fired head coach Sherrone Moore after their season ended.
  • Kyle Whittingham, formerly the Utah Utes head coach, signed a five-year contract with Michigan.
  • Justice Haynes, a top offensive player, announced he would enter the NCAA transfer portal.
  • Haynes had initially transferred to Michigan from Alabama.
  • Despite injuries, Haynes played in seven games, gaining 857 rushing yards and scoring 10 touchdowns this past season.
  • Early reports suggest Georgia Tech might be interested in Haynes, with a potential offer more than double his previous earnings at Michigan.

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