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Aidan Hutchinson Backs Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham Hire as Season Ends With Citrus Bowl Defeat

The Lions star casts the veteran coach’s arrival as a stabilizing step following Sherrone Moore’s firing.

Overview

  • Michigan finalized a five-year deal with longtime Utah coach Kyle Whittingham to replace Sherrone Moore.
  • In his first remarks, Whittingham said he would step back and have interim coach Biff Poggi lead the Citrus Bowl.
  • Michigan lost 41-27 to No. 13 Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando.
  • Hutchinson called Whittingham “a cool dude” and said he hopes the move brings stability and a winning culture.
  • The former Wolverines standout said he knows few people left in the program and is curious about the assistants Whittingham will hire.