Quick Info
| Profession | College football coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/11/1959 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | San Luis Obispo, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Kyle Whittingham
05/09/2026
Whittingham began his first season as Michigan's head coach with a home opener against Western Michigan at Michigan Stadium. He introduced a pregame ritual called the Wolverine Walk, with players arriving by bus to a crowd before entering the stadium.
26/12/2025
Michigan named Kyle Whittingham its head football coach on a five-year contract, filling the vacancy left after Sherrone Moore was dismissed. He stepped away from Utah, which had him skip its bowl game, and joined the Wolverines immediately. His deal was reported to average about $8.2 million per year.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kyle David Whittingham is an American college football coach and former linebacker. He became head football coach at the University of Michigan in 2026, after serving as head coach of the University of Utah from 2005 to 2025. |
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| Coaching Overview | He spent 11 seasons as an assistant at Utah before becoming head coach in 2004 or 2005 following Urban Meyer's departure, and he is Utah's all-time wins leader. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's degree | Educational Psychology, Brigham Young University |
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| Master's degree | Brigham Young University, 1987 |
Personal Life
| Marital and parental status | Husband and father, and a grandfather |
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Family
| Father | Fred Whittingham, a football coach |
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Career
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Style Quotient
| Coaching style | Known for a disciplined and physical style of play, with a background in defensive football |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He and Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy were among the longest-tenured FBS coaches at a single school. | |
| 2. He led the 2008 Utah team to an undefeated season and a Sugar Bowl win over Alabama. | |
| 3. He brought several Utah assistants to Michigan, including offensive coordinator Jason Beck. |
