Reports: Michigan focuses on Utah’s Kyle Whittingham

Michigan's coaching search is focused on outgoing Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, multiple outlets reported on Friday.

Whittingham, 66, announced earlier this month that he is stepping down after 21 seasons as the Utes' head coach. He led Utah to a 177-88 record over his tenure, earning one Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year award (2008) and two Pac-12 Coach of the Year honors in 2019 and 2021.

His farewell appearance with No. 15 Utah (10-2) will be against Nebraska (7-5) in the Las Vegas Bowl on New Year's Eve.