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Michigan hires Kyle Whittingham as new football coach

8/18/2026

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Michigan hired Utah coach Kyle Whittingham as its new football coach.
Whittingham led Utah from 2005 to 2025, compiling a 177-88 record.
Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham, 36, was a top candidate but stayed at ASU after guiding the Sun Devils to a Big 12 championship and a College Football Playoff berth in 2024.
Dillingham said he does not care about coaching a ‘blue-blood’ program.

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Michigan hired Utah coach Kyle Whittingham as its new football coach.
Whittingham led Utah from 2005 to 2025, compiling a 177-88 record.
Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham, 36, was a top candidate but stayed at ASU after guiding the Sun Devils to a Big 12 championship and a College Football Playoff berth in 2024.
Dillingham said he does not care about coaching a ‘blue-blood’ program.