Summary
Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham as their new head football coach after the 2024 season. Whittingham, who previously coached at Utah, signed a contract with Michigan that includes a base salary of $8 million and a potential signing bonus. Under the agreement, Michigan must pay a part of the remaining contract if Whittingham is fired without cause.
Key Facts
- Kyle Whittingham is the new head football coach at the University of Michigan.
- He previously coached the Utah Utes from 2024 to 2025 and had 177 wins and 88 losses during his tenure.
- Whittingham's base salary at Michigan starts at $8 million and increases by $100,000 each year.
- He may receive a $2.3 million signing bonus, decided by the athletic director.
- If Michigan fires Whittingham without cause, they must pay 75% of his remaining contract.
- Michigan signed offensive coordinator Jason Beck and defensive coordinator Jay Hill to multi-million-dollar deals.
- The contracts for the three top coaches will total $13.6 million in 2026.
