Overview
- Michigan under new coach Kyle Whittingham is reported to be targeting BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill for the same role, with local coverage saying the move looks increasingly likely.
- Whittingham said it is "to be determined" whether he will approach Utah or BYU assistants as he finalizes his staff in Ann Arbor.
- Sitake publicly noted that successful assistants attract suitors and said he is prepared to retain staff or make hires as necessary.
- Reporting also points to potential domino moves involving BYU assistants, with Jernaro Gilford and Gary Andersen mentioned as possibilities for Whittingham’s staff.
- If Hill departs, reported candidates to run BYU’s defense include USC assistant Shaun Nua, BYU’s Gilford or Kelly Poppinga, Utah Tech head coach Lance Anderson, or Sitake taking on defensive duties, with Michigan’s coordinator pay and potential career path cited as key lures.