DEVELOPING: Kyle Whittingham's Coaching Staff at Michigan NOT Final as he Pursues BYU/Utah's Elite

Dec 29, 2025

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Michigan landed Kyle Whittingham in a crazy coaching carousel move that saw them almost accidentally make a great move. How important are coordinator hires?

On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses why Dan Lanning has more pressure on him this week than any other coach. Where does Curt Cignetti fit into that discussion?

North Texas QB Drew Mestemaker, the nation's leading passer this year, is among the top options in the portal. What comes next for RB Caleb Hawkins and WR Wyatt Young?

05:34 Michigan Faces Tough Path Ahead

10:58 Playoff Pressure and Perception

15:21 Georgia Leads SEC Championship Charge

17:39 Pressure to Deliver Wins

26:22 Oklahoma State's Potential Revival

27:19 Cautionary Tale of Player Transfers

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