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Who Is Kyle Whittingham? Michigan’s New Football Coach Worked for Urban Meyer
- Late Friday, the Wolverines confirmed Michigan finalized a deal to hire Kyle Whittingham as its next head coach on a five-year deal, making him the program's 22nd head coach.
- Athletic director Warde Manuel moved swiftly after firing Sherrone Moore for cause on Dec. 10, pursuing a national search and targeting Kyle Whittingham as an experienced, stabilizing leader.
- A longtime Utah coach, Kyle Whittingham compiled a 176-88 record over 21 seasons, becoming the Utah Utes football program's all-time winningest coach, surpassing Ike Armstrong, with an 11-6 bowl record.
- With the transfer portal window opening on Jan. 2, Whittingham must keep Michigan's roster intact and assemble a staff while attending the Citrus Bowl instead of coaching Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl.
- Looking ahead, Kyle Whittingham must improve recruiting and beat Oregon, USC and Ohio State while preparing Michigan for its Sept. 5, 2026 season opener at Michigan Stadium.
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Who Is Kyle Whittingham? Meet Coach Sherrone Moore’s Replacement
The University of Michigan announced on December 26, 2025, that the school is hiring Kyle Whittingham as its new head football coach. Whittingham fills the role left by former head coach Sherrone Moore, who was fired on December 10 after allegedly engaging in an “inappropriate” relationship with a staff member. In a court appearance on December 12, Moore was charged with one count of third-degree felony home invasion, one count misdemeanor stalk…
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