Category: Michigan Wolverines (Football)

Kyle Whittingham's Portal Philosophy Questioned After Sunday Press Conference

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham addressed the media on Sunday, answering questions about the Ohio State Buckeyes, potential assistant coaching hires, and the hottest topic in college football, the transfer portal, just days before Michigan’s bowl game matchup against Texas. Whittingham joined the Wolverines in Orlando with plenty to discuss heading toward the 2026 calendar year, which will be his first in Ann Arbor. The former Utah Utes head coach made a firm statement on his transfer portal philosophy that led to controversy as fans began reacting with strong statements of their own.

Kyle Whittingham Draws Thunderous Laughter with Ohio State Rivalry Comments

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Michigan Wolverines pulled the trigger on Kyle Whittingham as the team’s new head coach Friday, giving fans of one of the country’s most successful programs plenty of reasons to celebrate. The Wolverines pounced on one of the state of Utah’s most successful coaches of all-time just two weeks after Whittingham resigned following a 10-2 season in Salt Lake City. The 66-year-old Whittingham will head to Ann Arbor with working knowledge of the Ohio State rivalry gleaned from his longstanding relationship with former Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer, whom Whittingham coach with during his time with the Utes.

Kyle Whittingham Sends Clear Message on Age Concerns at Michigan Press Conference

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Michigan Wolverines brought Kyle Whittingham aboard to be their next head coach earlier this week, finishing off a tense and slow-developing search that caused many fans to lose their patience with athletic director Warde Manuel. The culmination of the search brought in the former Utah Utes head coach who led his team to an undefeated 13-0 record in 2008 and back-to-back Pac 12 titles earlier this decade. Whittingham’s age, 66, has become a topic of concern among Wolverines and college football fans nationwide causing many to question whether Michigan added the right man to compete for and win championships in the same way that former coach Jim Harbaugh did.

Which Texas and Michigan players are opting out of the Citrus Bowl — and what it means for the Longhorns' chances

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… As the Texas Longhorns prepare to face the Michigan Wolverines in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on December 31 in Orlando, both teams are dealing with the modern reality of college football: opt-outs, transfers, and future planning shaping who actually takes the field in this New Year’s Eve showdown. …

Kyle Whittingham Shares Rosy Outlook for Michigan at Citrus Bowl

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Michigan Wolverines made Kyle Whittingham their next head coach this past Friday heading into December 31’s Citrus Bowl against Texas, which will be coached by interim head coach Biff Poggi. The hiring of Whittingham gives the Wolverines a proven winner at the college level whom former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer once called the best head coach in college football. Following the announcement, Whittingham joined the Wolverines in Orlando and shared his vision for the program going forward that caught the attention of fans on social media.

The Michigan Wolverines could be turning to the NFL for their next head coach, but it isn't who you'd expect

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… It’s been a chaotic last two weeks leading up to Christmas for the Michigan Wolverines. The explosive Sherrone Moore story kickstarted a coaching search that has been best described as a roller coaster thus far.The Wolverines have had multiple candidates eliminated from their search for the next …