Coaching change ·
Michigan hires Kyle Whittingham
Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham as head coach. Michigan announced the hire on December 26, 2025. Wikipedia
Before
Previous head coachSherrone Moore17-8
After
New head coachKyle Whittinghamfrom Utah (2004-2025); Utah finished 11-2 in 2025
Where the program stood around the hire
Before: ranked 5th of 136 in 2025.
Rank among the programs the Zeitgeist List scored that season, at season end; a lower number is better. How the Zeitgeist List works.
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| Season | Rank | Where that sits | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7th of 131 | top 10 | 13-1 |
| 2023 | 5th of 133 | top 10 | 15-0 |
| 2024 | 5th of 134 | top 10 | 8-5 |
| 2025 | 5th of 136 | top 10 | 9-4 |
More facts
- Kyle Whittingham succeeded Sherrone Moore (17-8), who left on December 10, 2025. Wikipedia, dated December 10, 2025
- Kyle Whittingham came from Utah (2004-2025). Wikipedia, dated December 26, 2025
- Biff Poggi had been interim head coach. Wikipedia, dated December 26, 2025
Latest source dated December 26, 2025.