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Michigan Finalizing Agreement to Hire Football Coach Kyle Whittingham

On Dec. 26, 2025, the Michigan Wolverines are finalizing a deal to hire Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, with multiple outlets reporting an announcement could come as soon as today.
After Sherrone Moore was fired on Dec. 10, Michigan's search accelerated, and Kyle Whittingham became available earlier this month after announcing his Utah departure.
Whittingham arrives with a long résumé: he went 177-88 in 21 seasons at Utah, with 17 bowl appearances and a 66.8% win rate, including a 10-2 mark this year.
Michigan will arrive in Orlando Friday with a brand new head coach while it's unknown how the deal affects Kyle Whittingham's plans to coach Utah in the Dec. 31 Las Vegas Bowl.
At 66, Kyle Whittingham raises longevity questions, observers say he projects as a safe, transitional hire who may face limits in Big Ten recruiting while Moore's nine-win roster faces uncertainty with transfer portal opening Jan. 2.

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