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Michigan hires Kyle Whittingham as next football coach

8/19/2026

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Michigan hired former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham as its new football coach.
Whittingham said he does not hate Ohio State and wants to win “The Game.”
Ryan Day moved Senior Day to the season opener and cancelled the band’s practice visit during Michigan week.
Michigan outscored Ohio State by 42, 45 and 30 points in three 2024 games, while Ohio State defeated Michigan last season in Ann Arbor.

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Michigan hired former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham as its new football coach.
Whittingham said he does not hate Ohio State and wants to win “The Game.”
Ryan Day moved Senior Day to the season opener and cancelled the band’s practice visit during Michigan week.
Michigan outscored Ohio State by 42, 45 and 30 points in three 2024 games, while Ohio State defeated Michigan last season in Ann Arbor.