US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Michigan QB Bryce Underwood to Weigh Future After Whittingham Hire
Whittingham left Utah after 21 years for Michigan's head coach role with a $8.2 million average salary and a bigger chance at a national title, sources said.
- On Friday, Dec. 26, Michigan hired longtime Utah coach Kyle Whittingham as its 22nd head football coach and will introduce him in Orlando on Sunday, Dec. 28.
- Weeks earlier, Utah had already set a succession plan that named Morgan Scalley as head coach in waiting on July 1, 2024, including an advisory role critics called awkward before Kyle Whittingham stepped aside.
- Financially, Michigan reportedly gave Kyle Whittingham a five-year deal averaging $8.2 million , topping his salary at Utah about $6.5 million and improving playoff prospects.
- Immediate effects include Kyle Whittingham leaving Utah before the Las Vegas Bowl while Morgan Scalley coaches there, placing pressure on Scalley and Utah officials to sustain the program.
- Roster uncertainty centers on freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, who said `After Dec. 31, we'll figure that out,` as Michigan aims to retain players before the transfer portal opening on Jan. 2.
Insights by Ground AI
14 Articles
14 Articles
Michigan coaches prepare for Citrus Bowl with future in limbo
ORLANDO, Fla. — Over the last three weeks, the No. 18 Michigan football team has focused primarily for the upcoming Citrus Bowl against No. 13 Texas despite a flurry of developments within the program. An inevitability outside of the noise and preparation, though, is how the program will change in the offseason after the bowl game. The Wolverines hired Kyle Whittingham as their new head coach under a 5-year contract. With any coaching change can…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources14
Leaning Left5Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution71% Left
Bias Distribution
- 71% of the sources lean Left
71% Left
L 71%
C 29%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
