US EditionWhittingham Touts ‘Proven Track Record’ of New Michigan OC Jason Beck
- On December 31, Kyle Whittingham told broadcasters on the Citrus Bowl telecast that Bryce Underwood is `the right man to lead this football team`.
- After being hired on Dec. 26, Kyle Whittingham faces the NCAA transfer portal opening on Jan. 2 and prioritizes roster retention as he replaces Biff Poggi.
- Whittingham said he spent 24 hours with players at the team hotel and about 20 parents, expects 90% of staff named by this weekend, and is retaining Tony Alford.
- Given those numbers, Michigan freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, with a 131.0 passer rating, 2,229 yards, nine passing TDs, and 323 rushing yards, appears likely to return.
- Whittingham's record at Utah shows he compiled a 177-88 record including a perfect 13-0 2008 season, and he signed a five-year contract with a report saying it is 75% guaranteed and pays $8 million in 2026.
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Michigan Goes After Another Utah Staff Member to Complete Kyle Whittingham’s Crew
Kyle Whittingham is leaning on familiar ties to reshape Michigan football quickly. After Sherrone Moore’s firing, the veteran coach is bringing trusted allies to stabilize the team. His first move was hiring Jason Beck from Utah as offensive coordinator, and now, he appears to be adding another former Utes staff member to strengthen his team. Reports suggest that Kyle Whittingham is bringing Utah’s EDGE coach Lewis Powell into the team as defens…
Decisions, decisions: Michigan players weigh Whittingham, direction of program
ORLANDO, Fla. – Spring practice is typically when a team starts to focus on the upcoming season, but a bowl game has usually been considered a springboard into spring practice. The thing is, with a coaching staff and roster in flux, it’s hard to know what Michigan football will look like in 2026. There’s a new head football coach, Kyle Whittingham, who, since he was formally introduced last Sunday, has interviewed every potential returning playe…
Michigan hires Jason Beck as offensive coordinator
Less than a week after he was hired as the new Michigan football coach, Kyle Whittingham has finalized the first of his coordinator positions. Thursday morning, Whittingham announced while appearing on ESPN’s College GameDay that Jason Beck will be the Wolverines’ next offensive coordinator. Beck previously held the same position under Whittingham at Utah. This past season was Beck’s first with the Utes and the only year of overlap for Whittingh…
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