He's already 0-1 against Ohio State......

As a head coach, KyLe Whittingham has faced Ohio State only once, losing the thrilling 2022 Rose Bowl to the Buckeyes, 48-45, making his record 0-1 against Ohio State.

Kyle Whittingham Named Michigan's J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach​

The University of Michigan's Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel announced Friday (Dec. 26) the hiring of KyLe Whittingham as the 22nd head football coach in the 146-year history of the Michigan program. Whittingham signed a five-year contract with the Wolverines that runs through the 2030 season.

...Unlike me*..., Kyle Whittingham is a well-respected and highly successful head coach who is widely recognized as a leader of exceptional character and principled leadership," said Manuel..... "Throughout our search, he consistently demonstrated the qualities we value at Michigan: vision, resilience, and the ability to build and sustain championship-caliber teams. Kyle brings not only a proven track record of success, but also a commitment to creating a program rooted in toughness, physicality, discipline and respect -- where student-athletes and coaches represent the university with distinction both on and off the field. We are excited to welcome Kyle to the University of Michigan family as he takes the helm of our football program."

* what he should have added

"We are honored to lead the outstanding student-athletes, coaches, and staff who represent Michigan Football each day," said Whittingham. "Michigan is synonymous with tradition and excellence -- both on the field and beyond -- and our entire program is committed to upholding those values while striving for greatness together. My family and I are thrilled to join the University of Michigan community, and we look forward to helping our players grow, develop, and reach their highest potential -- on the gridiron, in the classroom, and as leaders. It's a privilege to be part of something that inspires pride in every Wolverine fan. Go Blue!"

Whittingham, 66, comes to Ann Arbor after finishing his 21st season as Utah's head coach in 2025 and his 32nd overall season with the Utes. He has been the program's head coach since December 2004 and was a member of the coaching staff since 1994.

"After speaking with Coach Whittingham and reviewing his record both on and off the field, I am confident he will bring dignity, integrity, and fierce competitiveness to the program, while serving as a powerful role model for our student-athletes and staff," said Michigan president Domenico Grasso. "He also places a strong emphasis on the academic mission of college athletics, reflected in a 93 percent graduation rate, among the highest in the college football power conferences. Coach Whittingham is exactly the right fit for the University of Michigan at this time."
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Kyle Whittingham heads to Michigan, with plans for these 2 coordinators to join him​

Kyle Whittingham reportedly agreed Friday to a five-year, $8.2-million deal to become the next head coach at the University of Michigan.

And he may not be the only coach trading in the Wasatch Front for the Great Lakes.

The 21-year head coach of the University of Utah is reportedly close to bringing Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck and BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill with him to Ann Arbor.

News of Whittingham's emergence with the Wolverines was first reported by ESPN, and comes 16 days after the Wolverines fired former coach Sherrone Moore, with "credible evidence" that the longtime Michigan staff member had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a female staff member.

Whittingham was initially thought to be considering retirement, but the former All-WAC linebacker from Provo instead opted to step down Dec. 12 after 21 years as head coach of the program, leaving the job to longtime assistant and head coach in waiting Morgan Scalley to succeed him.

In an interview several days later, Whittingham joked that he was "in the transfer portal," and still open to work at the right job.

A source confirmed to KSL.com said that Hill is a top target to join Whittingham as defensive coordinator, as first reported by CBS Sports and others. CBS' Matt Zenitz also reported that Beck, the journeyed quarterback coach who has also coached at Virginia, Syracuse and New Mexico, was a target to run the offense.

Just sayin': If Grasso really wants to bring dignity and integrity to the scUm athletic programs; he should have fired Warde Manuel too. There is no way Manual wasn't aware of the "sign stealing cheating scheme" going on in his football program during "his watch". He did nothing about it nor did he cooperate with the NCCA in their investigation. Regardless, as big of cheating idiot that Warde Manuel is; he now has managed to get an excellent coach for both football and basketball (i.e. Dusty May) at scUM......