Overview
- CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Saturday that Michigan is set to add BYU cornerbacks coach and defensive passing game coordinator Jernaro Gilford to Kyle Whittingham’s staff.
- Gilford would oversee the secondary and the defensive passing game while reuniting with defensive coordinator Jay Hill from their BYU tenure.
- A former BYU defensive back, Gilford has coached the Cougars’ cornerbacks since 2016 and was the last remaining assistant from Kalani Sitake’s inaugural staff.
- Under Gilford, BYU logged 39 interceptions across the past two seasons and finished third nationally in opponent passer rating in 2024.
- Reporting indicates Michigan’s staff is nearing completion, with linebackers coach and a strength and conditioning hire still to be finalized.