US EditionWhittingham’s Ties to Urban Meyer Latest Twist in Michigan-Ohio State Rivalry
- On Friday, Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham as head coach after 21 seasons leading Utah, where he built long-term program continuity.
- The vacancy and a compressed hiring calendar forced an accelerated search after Sherrone Moore was fired Dec. 10; Manuel named Whittingham in 16 days after he stepped down earlier this month.
- Meeting players immediately, Whittingham focused on roster retention before Jan. 2, arriving at the Citrus Bowl and holding a close to hour-long talk with freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood.
- Despite that stability, most current assistants likely face turnover as interim coaches lead the Citrus Bowl while Whittingham assembles his new staff.
- Whittingham plans to install a physical, run-first identity aligned with Michigan's offense and 213.2 rushing yards per game, while leaning on trusted collaborators like Urban Meyer to build his staff next week.
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Michigan’s True Intentions Behind Kyle Whittingham Hire Could Spell Trouble for Bryce Underwood
Michigan Wolverines might let out a big sigh of relief. But Kyle Whittingham comes in with his share of burdens. At 66, age isn’t on his side for a long-term bet. On top of that, keeping Bryce Underwood in the fold would be an uphill grind given Whittingham’s history with quarterbacks. “He is still 66,” said ESPN analyst Pete Thamel on the December 29th episode of the ESPN College Football podcast. “This is a bridge hire, right? This is not a 1…
Montana Standard
Whittingham embraces challenges at Michigan
ORLANDO, Fla. — Kyle Whittingham brought plenty of energy on four-hours sleep Sunday when he was introduced as Michigan's football coach, saying it was one of five jobs that could bring him out of a short retirement and offering no…
The Detroit News
Shoreline Media GroupWolverines, Longhorns weigh in on Whittingham's hiring: 'Awesome dude'
The Morning Sun
The Oakland PressJordan Marshall wants to play for Michigan, Kyle Whittingham ‘if everything works out’
ORLANDO – Michigan running back Jordan Marshall said Kyle Whittingham, the program’s new head football coach, made a strong initial impression when meeting with the players Saturday night at the team hotel. Whittingham, the longtime Utah head coach, was hired Friday as Michigan’s 22nd head coach, replacing Sherrone Moore, who was fired Dec. 10 for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Michigan arrived in Orlando on Friday to prepare…
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