Overview
- Michigan officially named Alex Whittingham as linebackers coach, bringing him from the Kansas City Chiefs after eight seasons on their defensive staff.
- BYU assistant Jernaro Gilford was also announced to lead the defensive backs, reuniting with new defensive coordinator Jay Hill.
- Boise State co-defensive coordinator Tyler Stockton is being hired to coach safeties, according to a report from CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz.
- Holdover assistants retained for continuity include running backs coach Tony Alford, defensive line coach Lou Esposito and special teams coordinator Kerry Coombs.
- Several previous assistants were not retained — among them Ron Bellamy, Steve Casula, Brian Jean-Mary, Wink Martindale, LaMar Morgan and Grant Newsome — per MLive.