Overview
- Interim coach Biff Poggi will lead No. 18 Michigan against No. 13 Texas in today’s Citrus Bowl, with Whittingham in Orlando and expected on the sideline in a non-coaching role.
- Michigan finalized Whittingham on a five-year contract, bringing his 177–88 record from two decades at Utah to Ann Arbor.
- Whittingham has begun meetings with players, including quarterback Bryce Underwood, as he transitions into the role following his December step-down from Utah.
- On the Wake Up Barstool podcast, Urban Meyer said he urged Whittingham to take the job, and booster Dave Portnoy publicly suggested Meyer as a potential special assistant.
- Staff building and roster retention are immediate priorities, with reports tying Jay Hill and Jason Beck to coordinator roles and the transfer portal set to open on Jan. 2.