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Whittingham Fast-Tracks Michigan Staff With Jason Beck Confirmed, Jay Hill Reported as DC

Whittingham accelerates staffing to stabilize recruiting during the transfer-portal window.

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Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines interim head coach Biff Poggi celebrates after a play against the Texas Longhorns during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Kyle Whittingham speaks at a news conference introducing him as the new Michigan Wolverines head football coach at the Hyatt Regency Orlando on December 28, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Dustin Markland/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Kyle Whittingham confirmed on ESPN that Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck will lead Michigan’s offense after the Utes ranked top five nationally in scoring in 2025.
  • Multiple outlets, including ESPN, report BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill has agreed to take the same role at Michigan following consecutive strong defensive seasons in Provo.
  • Reports from CBS Sports and local media say Utah assistants Micah Simon, Koy Detmer Jr., Freddie Whittingham, and offensive line coach Jim Harding are expected to join, while Michigan is retaining running backs coach Tony Alford.
  • Whittingham said he expects about 90% of his staff to be named by this weekend, with some hires awaiting formal university announcements.
  • The NCAA transfer portal opened Jan. 2, compressing Michigan’s timetable for staff completion to aid roster retention and recruiting during a window without a spring period.