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Kyle Whittingham

Head Coach

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Overall Record: 1-0
Conference Record: 0-0
Buyout: N/A
2027 Recruiting Rank: N/A
Hired: Dec 26, 2025

Buyout details: Contract: 5 yr / $41M base.

Upset loss stings.

Kyle Whittingham's squad fell 7-12 at home to Western Michigan as the favorite. Provisional game-reaction bump pending review.

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Why Michigan's Kyle Whittingham is 'Very Impressed' With Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables

Whittingham impressed by Oklahoma's Venables.

Sports Illustrated20h ago

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15h ago
Kyle Whittingham’s stance on Bryce Underwood’s status as Michigan QB1 comes with caveat
Whittingham has a caveat on Underwood's QB1 status.
New York Post
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18h ago
Whittingham absolves offensive line from Michigan’s Week 1 struggles
Whittingham clears offensive line of blame after struggles.
MLive.com
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22h ago
Kyle Whittingham puts Bryce Underwood on notice after shaky Michigan win
Whittingham puts Bryce Underwood on notice.
The Big Lead
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1d ago
Kyle Whittingham offers blunt assessment after sloppy Michigan opener
Whittingham offers blunt take after sloppy Michigan opener.
mlive.com
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2d ago
Kyle Whittingham press conference after Michigan walk-off win over Western Michigan
Whittingham speaks after a crazy walk-off win.
On3
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2d ago
Kyle Whittingham Video Turns Heads After Wild Michigan Finish
Whittingham's video turns heads after Michigan finish.
heavy.com
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Michigan coaching debuts: Kyle Whittingham Era opens with controversial win vs. Western Michigan
Yahoo Sports2d ago
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2d ago
Michigan Coach Kyle Whittingham Under Fire After Michigan Struggles
Whittingham's on the hot seat after struggles.
heavy.com
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2d ago
Kyle Whittingham's Reaction To Michigan's First Half Struggles Is Now A Meme
Whittingham's reaction to Michigan's struggles becomes a meme.
Yahoo Sports
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2d ago
See Michigan football open new season and Kyle Whittingham era vs WMU
See Michigan open season vs. WMU.
Detroit Free Press
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Kyle Whittingham Starts New Tradition At Michigan
Yahoo Sports2d ago
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2d ago
2026 Michigan Season Preview: Kyle Whittingham Takes Over as New Head Coach
Preview of Michigan 2026 season with Whittingham.
PrizePicks
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2d ago
Michigan did not set out to hire a football coach who rides a Harley, but Kyle Whittingham comfort on a bike says something about his comfort in life. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Jaime Crawford, Getty Images for ONIT
Whittingham's Harley symbolizes his life comfort.
facebook.com
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3d ago
Michigan vs Western Michigan game picks in Kyle Whittingham's debut
Not relevant to coaching news.
Detroit Free Press
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3d ago
Kyle Whittingham coaching timeline: What to know about new Michigan coach's age and career record
Whittingham's age and record profile detailed.
sportingnews.com

Kyle Whittingham

Upset loss stings.

Fan Takes(2)

Score History

Media Buzz (14 days)

Coaching News Wire

Why Michigan's Kyle Whittingham is 'Very Impressed' With Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables

The Biggest Decision Kyle Whittingham Got Wrong Against Western Michigan

Kyle Whittingham: Bryce Underwood is Michigan's QB1 'right now'

Squarely on Kyle Whittingham’s shoulders

Kyle Whittingham gets 1st win at Michigan thanks to major controversy. Here’s what is being said about it

Kyle Whittingham’s stance on Bryce Underwood’s status as Michigan QB1 comes with caveat

Whittingham absolves offensive line from Michigan’s Week 1 struggles

Kyle Whittingham puts Bryce Underwood on notice after shaky Michigan win

Kyle Whittingham offers blunt assessment after sloppy Michigan opener

Kyle Whittingham press conference after Michigan walk-off win over Western Michigan

Kyle Whittingham Video Turns Heads After Wild Michigan Finish

Michigan coaching debuts: Kyle Whittingham Era opens with controversial win vs. Western Michigan

Michigan Coach Kyle Whittingham Under Fire After Michigan Struggles

Kyle Whittingham's Reaction To Michigan's First Half Struggles Is Now A Meme

See Michigan football open new season and Kyle Whittingham era vs WMU

Kyle Whittingham Starts New Tradition At Michigan

2026 Michigan Season Preview: Kyle Whittingham Takes Over as New Head Coach

Michigan did not set out to hire a football coach who rides a Harley, but Kyle Whittingham comfort on a bike says something about his comfort in life. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Jaime Crawford, Getty Images for ONIT

Michigan vs Western Michigan game picks in Kyle Whittingham's debut

Kyle Whittingham coaching timeline: What to know about new Michigan coach's age and career record