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Michigan Hires Kyle Whittingham to Replace Sherrone Moore Following Firing and Arrest
Kyle Whittingham, winningest Utah coach with 177-88 record, replaces Sherrone Moore who was fired amid criminal charges involving inappropriate conduct.
- 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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WVII / Fox BangorUniversity of Michigan Hires Utah's Kyle Whittingham to Replace Sherrone Moore
The University of Michigan has hired Utah's Kyle Whittingham to replace Sherrone Moore as head coach of their Wolverines football program after the disgraced coach was fired for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer. The big…
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