Media analysts praise Michigan football–Whittingham pairing
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Not only are things heating up between Michigan football and Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, according to ESPN's Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel, the two sides are now moving quickly, and it appears as if a deal is imminent. The news was first reported by The Wolverine's Chris Balas.
Wolverines fans appear mixed in their reviews of the potential hire, but the national media? They're all-in
When the news went national on Friday morning, several took to X (formerly Twitter) to discuss the fit of Whittingham in Ann Arbor, and it was pretty much unanimously praised. Here are some of our favorite takes from the national media.
Jon Wilner
Things that make too much sense rarely become reality in college sports. Maybe this is the exception https://t.co/oIPgvo3lnl
— Jon Wilner (@wilnerhotline) December 26, 2025
Adam Kramer
I think this would be a superb fit on a variety of fronts. https://t.co/9Oo3HgP6cK
— Adam Kramer (@KegsnEggs) December 26, 2025
Clay Travis
Former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham would be a solid hire for Michigan. Super strong culture guy — which they desperately need — and he’s won consistently at Utah with tough, physical teams.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) December 26, 2025
Barrett Sallee
Michigan is going to fail upwards into Kyle Whittingham. https://t.co/LcktYT0sWh
— Barrett Sallee 🇺🇸 (@BarrettSallee) December 26, 2025
Dan Wolken
This is the right way for Michigan 100% https://t.co/g7OHfyQlWn
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) December 26, 2025
FootballScoop
If Michigan winds up with Kyle Whittingham, that's a win for Michigan football https://t.co/XTvTDUhC7x
— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) December 26, 2025
Joe Schad
Kyle Whittingham has a very good reputation for building a disciplined and tough program with a strong culture at Utah https://t.co/Ri5DvQgAGL
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) December 26, 2025
Ryan Kartje
This makes sense https://t.co/T8vYPs5L0L
— Ryan Kartje (@RyanKartje) December 26, 2025
This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Media reacts strongly to Michigan football targeting Kyle Whittingham
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