Seems like nonsense to me, but it's a rumor that keeps popping up. I don't see it, as the man is in his sixties, and coming off twenty one years as the head coach at Utah. A program he led with dignity, and transitioned from a G5 to P5, and now P4 member, quite successfully.

Would he really want to jump into that mess? I get the resources, but who knows who's in charge up there.

3 minutes ago, GatOrlando said:

Seems like nonsense to me, but it's a rumor that keeps popping up. I don't see it, as the man is in his sixties, and coming off twenty one years as the head coach at Utah. A program he led with dignity, and transitioned from a G5 to P5, and now P4 member, quite successfully.

Would he really want to jump into that mess? I get the resources, but who knows who's in charge up there

Not sure. He's retiring.

Probably wishful thinking by Michigan homers and pundits. Whittingham is still signed on to work as a sort of consultant for Utah on a part time basis for 2 years after this season. That means he's unlikely to leave the state.

Someone said that Whittingham was open to coaching. It sure it makes sense for Michigan. Maybe 10 years ago…

Edited yesterday at 12:17 AM1 day by OregonDucks

Maybe people are confusing Whittingham with Dillingham?

4 hours ago, GatOrlando said:

Seems like nonsense to me, but it's a rumor that keeps popping up. I don't see it, as the man is in his sixties, and coming off twenty one years as the head coach at Utah. A program he led with dignity, and transitioned from a G5 to P5, and now P4 member, quite successfully.

Would he really want to jump into that mess? I get the resources, but who knows who's in charge up there.

Want to find Whit? Park City is one of the Utah ski areas that is open.

He got what he wanted after last season's no-show. He is leaving a ranked football team behind for his buddy, Morgan Scalley, to coach.

He has as much of a chance to be the next coach in Ann Arbor as Conner Stalions. 😁

1 hour ago, OregonDucks said:

Someone said that Whittingham was open to coaching.

Reported by The Athletic... (Above)

You never know because coaches have egos...even Whittingham. "What if I had a fully stocked program? Create a legendary defense, and explosive offense for five years...and show everyone how good I really was?"

From Canzano: "People keep asking me if Utah coach Kyle Whittingham would pop up as a candidate at Michigan. Not happening. His retirement is actually a retirement. Whittingham’s last contract extension at Utah didn’t just include a raise — it got him a $1 million retirement bonus, and a promise of free tuition for his grandchildren."

6 hours ago, NJDuck said:

Not sure. He's retiring.

That's what I'd do with his money, age, and reputation. They'll name something after him, I'm sure. But, maybe he wants to see if he can win a title. I remember him saying something about wanting Utah to join the B1G a couple years ago. He might want to see what he can do at a big time program, in one of the big two conferences.

Coach Whittingham said he was stepping down as Utah’s head coach, not that he is retiring.

He is reportedly open to coaching again in the future, according to sources close to him (unlikely Canzo).

https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-utes/2025/12/12/why-utahs-kyle-whittingham-might/

Edited 12 hours ago12 hr by OregonDucks

In today's mailbag, the Athletic's Stewart Mandel also mentioned that Whit could be interested in the Michigan job.

Stewart also referred to Michigan AD Warde Manuel as a 'dead man walking.' I doubt that playing ball for Saint Bo will save Warde's job.

What do I know, especially when considering the dough? 🤑

Michigan sold its soul to win a championship.

The aftermath of their coach’s mental breakdown will take time, and a lot of money to repair damages. While NIL can buy a team, bringing in a coach that will be up against other BIG recruiting machines seems daunting.

Trying to gain traction at Michigan will not be for the faint of heart. Does Whittingham have the energy to go fight the fight?

If this hire goes sideways, they could become irrelevant for another 5 to 6 years.