Cover 3 College Football 🚨 Michigan targets Kyle Whittingham: Former Utah coach emerges as Wolverines' leading candidate
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Dec 26, 2025 Former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham is emerging as a strong candidate to lead the Michigan football program. The hosts delve into Whittingham’s impressive résumé, arguing he could stabilize the team after recent upheavals. They discuss the implications of hiring him as a short-term solution versus a long-term strategy, weigh offensive fit, and explore potential roster changes. Anecdotes reveal Whittingham's effectiveness in recruiting, showcasing the kind of culture he could bring to Michigan.
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Whittingham Is A Stabilizing Upgrade
- Kyle Whittingham represents a clear upgrade over internal interim options like Biff Pogge because of his long resume and program-building track record.
- Whittingham's age suggests Michigan likely views him as a short-term stabilizer rather than a decade-long solution.
Stability Over Long-Term Project
- Michigan is hiring Whittingham partly because he knows how to run a program and can quickly stabilize a turbulent situation.
- His prior exit from Utah likely reflects succession planning rather than decline in coaching ability.
Lock In QB And Offensive Staff Fast
- Secure Bryce Underwood's trust and assemble an offensive staff that fits his development needs quickly before portal movement accelerates.
- Prioritize coaches who can sell NFL development and continuity to recruits and transfer targets.