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Michigan Hires Veteran Kyle Whittingham After Firing Moore

5/21/2026

Summary

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The University of Michigan hired former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham as head coach after firing Sherrone Moore for cause.
Whittingham, who left Utah in December 2025, was described by Meyer as having a 50-year-old body and mind at age 66.
Meyer called Whittingham the perfect fit, citing his toughness, line-of-scrimmage focus, and academic standards.
Meyer said his respect for Michigan declined in recent years because of violations and the Moore issue.

History

Historical Context

Nebraska promoted longtime assistant Tom Osborne to head coach in 1973 after Bob Devaney’s 1962 hiring turned the program into a national power with titles in 1970 and 1971. Osborne’s consistency produced a perfect 12-0, 1995 season that earned his first consensus national championship and a 60-3 record in his final five years.

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Story summary

The University of Michigan hired former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham as head coach after firing Sherrone Moore for cause.
Whittingham, who left Utah in December 2025, was described by Meyer as having a 50-year-old body and mind at age 66.
Meyer called Whittingham the perfect fit, citing his toughness, line-of-scrimmage focus, and academic standards.
Meyer said his respect for Michigan declined in recent years because of violations and the Moore issue.

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