Overview
- Michigan officially named Alex Whittingham as linebackers coach, bringing in the former Kansas City Chiefs assistant who worked under Steve Spagnuolo and won three Super Bowls on staff.
- BYU’s Jernaro Gilford was officially announced as defensive backs coach, reuniting with new defensive coordinator Jay Hill after helping the Cougars produce top-tier pass efficiency and interception totals in recent seasons.
- The program unveiled its defensive and special teams lineup featuring DC Jay Hill, defensive ends coach Lewis Powell, retained defensive line coach Lou Esposito, and retained special teams coordinator Kerry Coombs.
- Reports indicate several previous assistants were not retained, including Ron Bellamy, Steve Casula, Brian Jean-Mary, Wink Martindale, LaMar Morgan, and Grant Newsome.
- Roster movement continues as starting offensive lineman Andrew Sprague entered the transfer portal, underscoring the parallel task of stabilizing the depth chart as the new staff takes shape.