Kyle Whittingham Named Michigan Head Football Coach Following Sherrone Moore Scandal
Michigan has reached an agreement to hire Kyle Whittingham as its next head football coach, according to a report by ESPN. The five-year deal is expected to be announced soon.
Whittingham, 66, leaves his position at Utah after 21 seasons as head coach, compiling an overall record of 177-88 with a 66.8% win percentage. He notably led Utah to an undefeated 13-0 season in 2008. His departure from Utah was not a retirement; he humorously referenced entering 'the transfer portal' after his long tenure.
The move to hire Whittingham aims to stabilize the Michigan football program following a recent scandal involving former head coach Sherrone Moore. Moore was fired after an internal investigation found credible evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Subsequently, Moore was arrested on charges including home invasion and stalking, spending two nights in jail.
Moore had signed a five-year contract last year with a base salary of $5.5 million. However, Michigan will not owe a buyout since he was fired for cause. Athletic director Warde Manuel stated that Moore's conduct violated university policy.
ESPN reporters Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel reported the terms of Michigan's deal with Whittingham.
