Overview
- ESPN reports Whittingham has emerged as the focus of Michigan’s search, with his candidacy being presented to university leaders today and a deal possible if approved.
- The Detroit Free Press, as cited by USA TODAY, reports Michigan is finalizing a deal to hire Whittingham, though no announcement has been made.
- Whittingham, 66, stepped down at Utah earlier this month after 21 seasons and a 177–88 record and has said he is not retiring.
- He is slated to coach Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31, where Morgan Scalley has been named head coach-in-waiting for the Utes.
- Michigan accelerated its search after firing Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for cause; Moore was subsequently arrested and charged, and interim coach Biff Poggi has warned of potential roster departures.