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Kyle Whittingham and the Michigan Wolverines landed an experienced player in the 2026 offseason, earning the commitment of defender John Henry Daley. Daley announced his commitment to the Wolverines on Thursday, per On3 insider Pete Nakos. He last represented the Utah Utes, leaving the program after two seasons. He first represented the BYU Cougars for […]

Michigan football addressed a critical roster need early in the offseason, securing stability at a key position by tapping into the transfer portal and reshaping its special teams outlook. The Wolverines added proven production by landing an All-ACC kicker capable of delivering in pressure-packed Big Ten moments. Michigan officially welcomed Trey Butkowski after the former […]

The Oklahoma football season ended in the first round of the College Football Playoff against Alabama, 34-32. The Sooners have already been active in the College Football Transfer Portal, including Oklahoma bringing in a player from rival Texas. Now, they have added another solid player, bringing in an ex-Michigan star. Former Michigan linebacker Cole Sullivan […]

The 2026 college football transfer portal has taken yet another key player away from Michigan. This time, the Wolverines are losing safety Jordan Young. Young appeared in eight games for Michigan in 2025, with his role increasing down the stretch. The freshman was expected to take a big leap for the Wolverines in 2026, but […]

The college football season is at the start of the offseason, and it was marked by the opening of the transfer portal. The portal just opened despite the postseason still going on, and it’s already crowded. Massive NIL deals will mark it, and new Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham recently said it has been frustrating […]

The college football transfer portal has hurt Michigan early in new head coach Kyle Whittingham’s tenure. However, the Wolverines received good news on Tuesday with star cornerback Zeke Berry set to return to Ann Arbor in 2026. Berry was one of the handful of starters who entered the transfer portal once it opened on Jan. […]

Michigan football received major clarity at the most important position on the roster Monday night, as star quarterback Bryce Underwood confirmed he will return to Ann Arbor for the 2026 season. The sophomore signal-caller’s decision comes during a period of transition for the Wolverines, following the program’s surprising coaching change earlier this offseason. Underwood’s return […]

Michigan football desperately needed a credible head coach like Kyle Whittingham following the Sherrone Moore scandal. The program recognizes the 66-year-old as someone who can bring stability amid the recent turbulence. This is not just a one-way street, however. He jumped at the opportunity to represent one of the most iconic brands in the sport. […]

Head coach Kyle Whittingham is officially taking the reins at the Michigan football team, bringing a wealth of experience to a program looking for stability after the departure of Sherrone Moore. Following a twenty-one-year tenure at Utah, Whittingham noted that only a premier opportunity could have convinced him to return to the sidelines. He views […]

If the Citrus Bowl loss wasn’t enough of a headache for Michigan football fans, the offseason just got off to a rocky start. According to a report from On3’s Pete Nakos, Michigan offensive lineman Andrew Sprague has officially entered the transfer portal. The news comes as a significant blow to the Wolverines’ offensive front, especially […]

After a tumultuous and troubling scandal involving former head coach Sherrone Moore, the Michigan football program might have knocked the search for his replacement out of the park. The Wolverines lured longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, who recently resigned after 21 years in charge of the Utes, to Ann Arbor. When discussing why he […]

The Michigan Wolverines and Texas Longhorns played in one of the better bowl games of the 2025 slate. On New Year’s Eve, Michigan and Texas competed in a close game until the 4th quarter. The scoring was back and forth for most of the game. Michigan took a 27-24 lead with under 11 minutes to […]

The Arch Manning hype has been up and down all season, but Biff Poggi is one of many who believe the former Heisman hopeful is fully back on track. After Manning dominated the Wolverines in the Citrus Bowl, Michigan’s former interim head coach was the first to give the Texas quarterback his praise. Poggi admitted […]

After a 41–21 loss to the Texas Longhorns in the Cheez-It Bowl on New Year’s Eve, Michigan football entered the offseason seeking direction after a turbulent finish, and clarity arrived quickly with a decisive staff move. Questions surrounding the Michigan defensive coordinator hire lingered deep through December, but on the first day of 2026, the […]

Michigan head football coach Kyle Whittingham is wasting no time making good on his promise to quickly fill out his inaugural coaching staff after coming over from Utah. The veteran coach’s latest hire comes from within his own family, with his younger brother, Freddie Whittingham, set to join him in Ann Arbor. Freddie Whittingham has […]

On Wednesday, the Michigan football program closed out its 2025 season with a loss to the Texas Longhorns in the Citrus Bowl by a score of 41-27. It was a rough game for quarterback Bryce Underwood, who threw three interceptions in the loss, completing just 23 of his 42 pass attempts in the game. After […]

While watching his soon-to-be team face Texas in the Citrus Bowl, Michigan head football coach Kyle Whittingham teased on the ESPN broadcast that his new coaching staff will be “90 percent” done by the weekend. He has followed through with that promise by officially hiring former Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck on Thursday. Beck has […]

One of the biggest stories in college football was what would happen at Michigan after Sherrone Moore was fired for cause. After a long search, Kyle Whittingham was hired to be the next Michigan football head coach. Whittingham built something remarkably consistent at Utah and now heads to Michigan, where he has all the resources […]

Incoming Michigan football head coach Kyle Whittingham has new traditions on deck after leaving Utah. That includes facing Ohio State every year. Whittingham, though, fired off three words bound to win over Wolverine fans. He got asked if he officially hates the school Michigan fans loathe the most. “I do now,” Whittingham bluntly said. He […]

Texas football is preparing to play against Michigan in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve. Arch Manning will lead the Longhorns into battle against a Michigan team going through turmoil. Manning is returning next year and hopes to be a CFP team next year. Until then, Manning will be looking for a Citrus Bowl […]

Head coach Kyle Whittingham’s first public comments after leaving Utah made it clear he felt he mishandled the retirement conversation, and that slip helped set the stage for his exit. He said he signed a five-year deal with the Michigan football team, called it a “mistake” that he started answering retirement questions in Utah, and […]

Michigan has its new head coach, as it has hired Kyle Whittingham from Utah. Originally, Whittingham was expected to coach the Utah bowl game after stepping down as the head coach, but he will no longer do so with his move to Michigan. Now, Whittingham has dropped some cryptic comments about his exit from Utah. […]

One name Michigan football team fans hoped might calm the coaching chaos appears to be off the table. Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter reportedly has no interest in taking the Wolverines job right now, with FootballScoop noting NFL sources believe he would not accept it as his stock keeps rising at the pro level. That […]

When Michigan fired Sherrone Moore, Wolverines fans were immediately worried about how that move would affect star quarterback Bryce Underwood. The program has since tabbed Kyle Whittingham as Moore’s replacement, which Underwood seems to approve of. Underwood initially reacted positively by reposting a graphic of Whittingham’s hire on his Instagram story. He has since confirmed […]

After three years in Austin, Quintrevion Wisner will seek a new team from the college football transfer portal. The Texas running back has led the team in rushing each of the last two seasons, but will end his college football career with a new school. Wisner hits the portal with 1,734 rushing yards and 11 […]

Recently, Michigan finally hired a new head football coach, Kyle Whittingham, from the University of Utah. Meanwhile, Michigan is still coming to grips with the firing and arrest of former coach Sherron Moore. Since then, plenty of names have floated around as possible new hires. One of whom is Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm. However, a […]

Michigan football officially turned the page on a turbulent offseason by naming Kyle Whittingham its next head coach, and the veteran coach wasted little time addressing the significance of the move. After weeks of speculation following his decision to step down at Utah Utes, Whittingham publicly embraced the challenge awaiting him in Ann Arbor. “Michigan […]

After a period of uncertainty, the Michigan Wolverines hired seasoned Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham as their 22nd leader on Friday. Much of the discussion surrounding the hire has focused on the specifics of Whittingham’s contract, especially the guaranteed portion. Whittingham signed a five-year contract with Michigan that averages $8.2 million per season, totaling […]

Dave Portnoy is always going to pour it on thick when it comes to the University of Michigan. The man pontificates on the Wolverines like no other, which is a big reason why FOX Sports is now in business with Barstool Sports. But he is turning it up a notch following the news that Kyle […]

One of the biggest jobs in all of college football is the head coaching position at Michigan. The Michigan football program is two years removed from winning a national championship, but has been mired in scandal recently. Sherrone Moore was named Jim Harbaugh’s successor but was fired for cause after a relationship with a football […]

After two weeks of chaos since firing Sherrone Moore, Michigan might finally have its next head football coach pinned down. The Wolverines are bringing in former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham on a five-year deal to be their next head coach, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Whittingham emerged as a late candidate after most of […]

With the college football season starting to wind down, there is one head coaching search still going. That would be in Ann Arbor, where Michigan football still has not found the next man to lead the Wolverines after the firing of Sherrone Moore. Now, they may be closing in on a candidate. Former Utah head […]

The Michigan football program has been thrown into chaos after Sherrone Moore was unexpectedly fired. Moore was fired for cause over an alleged relationship he had with a football staffer. As Moore’s behavior became more and more erratic, rumors of the affair started to swirl around the building. That scrutiny seemed to be there, but […]

The 2025 Michigan football season was a solid one on the field, with the Wolverines finishing with a 9-3 record; however, it quickly unraveled off the field. Sherrone Moore was fired for cause over an alleged relationship with a football staffer. Since the firing, more stories have continued to emerge from Moore’s unraveling, and the […]

It has been nearly two weeks since Michigan fired Sherrone Moore in the middle of another scandal for the program. Biff Poggi has made his case to have the interim tag removed from his title. Regardless, soon-to-be former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham remains a name that frequently surfaces as a potential candidate to fill […]

Michigan’s football team coaching search is starting to move beyond internal housekeeping, as interim head coach Biff Poggi has confirmed he’s interviewed with athletic director Warde Manuel multiple times and is openly campaigning to be the full-time answer amid the program’s post-Moore reset. Behind the scenes, the candidate board appears to be widening. FootballScoop reported […]

Michigan Wolverines remain in limbo nearly two weeks after the program fired head coach Sherrone Moore, a move that followed yet another controversy surrounding the Michigan football. With uncertainty hanging over Ann Arbor, fans and insiders alike are anxiously awaiting clarity on who will be tasked with stabilizing one of college football’s most scrutinized programs. […]

The Michigan football program is still missing a head coach after Sherrone Moore was fired for cause. Moore was fired over an alleged affair with a football staffer, leaving Michigan without a head coach late into the season. Michigan’s move has a chance to change the college football landscape completely. The move happening so late […]

Biff Poggi has never been one to mince words, and he certainly isn’t starting now. With Michigan football in a state of flux following the firing of Sherrone Moore, the interim head coach is making his case for the permanent job. On Monday, Poggi confirmed he has interviewed multiple times with athletic director Warde Manuel […]