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Whittingham Builds Loyal Michigan Coaching Staff, More to Come

1/6/2026

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Kyle Whittingham is assembling his Michigan coaching staff, drawing assistants from his previous teams at the University of Utah and Brigham Young University.
The Wolverine Confidential podcast featured co-host Aaron McMann noting the loyalty and familiarity of the group with Whittingham's methods.
Three Michigan coaches will remain: Tony Alford (running backs), Lou Esposito (defensive line), and Kerry Coombs (special teams coordinator).
Further coaching staff announcements are expected soon.

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Story summary

Kyle Whittingham is assembling his Michigan coaching staff, drawing assistants from his previous teams at the University of Utah and Brigham Young University.
The Wolverine Confidential podcast featured co-host Aaron McMann noting the loyalty and familiarity of the group with Whittingham's methods.
Three Michigan coaches will remain: Tony Alford (running backs), Lou Esposito (defensive line), and Kerry Coombs (special teams coordinator).
Further coaching staff announcements are expected soon.