Podcasts about Whittingham

New acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/01/08/president-dieter-f-uchtdorf-named-new-acting-president-of-the-quorum-the-twelve-apostles/? President Jeffrey R. Holland funeral services https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/12/31/jeffrey-r-holland-funeral-apostle-church-jesus-christ/? President Jeffrey R. Holland laid to rest in St. George, Utah on New Year's Day https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/01/01/jeffrey-r-holland-laid-to-rest-burital-st-george-utah-new-years-day/? Church makes major changes to Temple Square missionary model https://www.ldsdaily.com/church-lds/church-makes-major-changes-to-temple-square-missionary-model/? 2026 mission leadership assignments announced https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/2026-mission-leadership-assignments-announced? Church shooting at Latter-day Saint meetinghouse in Salt Lake City https://www.deseret.com/utah/2026/01/07/church-shooting-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-days-salt-lake-city/? Man killed in SLC church shooting identified https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01/08/slc-church-shooting-man-killed-was/? Family speaks after Latter-day Saint missionary dies in New Mexico https://www.abc4.com/news/religion/family-speaks-lds-missionary-died-new-mexico/? How BYU created its latest gameday treat, the Cougar Paw https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/12/19/how-byu-created-its-latest-gameday-treat-the-cougar-paw/? An ode to the original BYU Creamery on Ninth https://universe.byu.edu/campus/an-ode-to-the-original-byu-creamery-on-ninth? Report: BYU added transfer tight end https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-byu-added-transfer-tight-180746518.html? Jay Hill leaving BYU to join Whittingham at Michigan https://www.abc4.com/news/jay-hill-leaving-byu-to-join-whittingham-at-michigan/? BYU's Kevin Young and Utah's Alex Jensen destined to meet https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-utes/2026/01/08/byus-kevin-young-utahs-alex-jensen/? Rexburg LDS churches boost security after reports of men entering buildings for sexual acts https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/01/rexburg-lds-churches-boost-security-after-reports-of-men-entering-buildings-for-sexual-acts/? Woman traveling 112 mph claims she was trying to get to church https://www.ksl.com/article/51428500/woman-traveling-112-mph-claims-she-was-trying-to-get-to-church? Layton school employee arrested in crimes against children case https://www.abc4.com/news/crimes-against-children/layton-school-employee-arrested/

Thing Discussed: Most excited about the hire: there are adults in the room. Spent 20+ coaching in one place with no scandals. Impressed that they stabilized the program so quickly. Portal recruiting happens in December; they're playing from behind because IU was setting up all of these visits weeks ago. Notice they're getting special teams guys because Coombs was already in his job. Whittingham as Crisler (Brian: [moans]), as an established outsider who locked down Harmon to survive the transition. That was the end of the Yost Cycle, and likewise this is the end of the Bo Cycle. What happens next? How does he develop ways to take advantage of Michigan's place in the new world. Money allocation is a big conversation going forward. Indiana puts all of its resources into the portal, Michigan will pay a NOB and also pay a Rolder. New offense: Not a whole lot different under Harbaugh? Utah fans: "get ready to run QB Power!"...okay! "Tell your TEs to prepare to be blockers." Sure. "Don't expect any Seth: More Urban Meyer approach where it's about efficiency more than explosives. Loaded at OL, have great RBs. Main feature of Beck is he plays a "tight end" who's really a receiver. Brian points out JJ Buchanan is 6'3"/225 and only played five snaps inline—that's just a wide receiver. Point is they're way more spread than people realize. In Break: Ryan Mallett (RIP). Craig says Lloyd tried to broker a conference with Mallett's dad and Rich Rod, neither side was interested. Jay Hill: Has the bona fides, knows where the hashes are, made Weber State a power. Schematically, going back to more of a Cover-1 look. Notre Dame defense is similar, also a lot like the Ryan Walters stuff where they turn their 4-2 into a 5-1 regularly. Really wanted to keep Cole Sullivan (as a WLB who can DE or S) and Jordan Young (as a nickel who can S or CB) for this system. Think Jyaire or Shamari would be good in that nickel role. Biggest hurdle for this staff? Probably learning how to recruit as Michigan instead of Utah.

Recorded: January 5th 2026 | On this episode of Bussin’ With The Boys, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan interview new head coach of Michigan football, Kyle Whittingham, and 2x Pro Bowl safety for the Chicago Bears, Kevin Byard! The boys kick things off previewing Jarod Beeman's standup show, and a roundtable of New Year’s resolutions—including Jack McPherson, Mitch’s new diet, JP committing to a book a month, Taylor reading more, writing more, and goals around getting to bed earlier, giving back, and being more charitable. There’s plenty of classic Bussin’ banter along the way, including gout talk, fandom debates, Mr. Beast crossing into college football, and Taylor’s Uber Eats pet peeve. From there, the show transitions into a sit-down with Kyle Whittingham, who opens up about the move from Utah to Michigan, navigating the modern NIL era, and what it takes to build culture at a new program. Whittingham clears up retirement rumors, reflects on his time at Utah with no regrets, breaks down expectations for Michigan’s offense and defense, and shares thoughts on meeting the team during bowl season, adopting Michigan’s iconic blue, staying off the internet, motorcycles, skiing with players, and an incredible 6,500-day workout streak. Taylor and Will close out the interview with a debrief on what stood out from the conversation. Later in the episode, Kevin Byard joins the show to preview Bears vs. Packers and talk through leadership in Chicago, starting slow amid outside noise, adapting to a new team, and what makes the Green Bay rivalry different. KB dives into game planning, defensive details, NIL hypotheticals, money vs. program culture, SEC vs. Big Ten debates, Ben Johnson vs. Mike Vrabel philosophies, Caleb Williams, and when he truly bought into the Bears’ locker room. The episode wraps with more Bussin chaos, clean takes, and a Stranger Things finale discussion to send it home. Big Hugs.Tiny Kisses. TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro2:30 Jarod Demon Special5:22 New Years Resolutions 33:05 Mr. Beast’s New Video Idea 41:34 Shoutout No Free Shoutout55:36 #TierTalk1:03:51 Kevin’s Clean Take1:17:59 KYLE WHITTINGHAM INTERVIEW STARTS1:18:54 Process In Becoming Michigan's Head Coach1:20:26 How Much Of A Pain In The Ass Is The Transfer Portal?1:21:35 Michigan Resources vs Utah Resources 1:22:03 Having Guys For Only One Year1:24:38 Is He Ready For The Ohio State Rivalry?1:26:05 STEPPING DOWN From Utah1:28:41 Implementing His Scheme1:32:25 Big Motorcycle Guy1:35:52 Taylor Is FIRED UP About Coach Whittingham1:47:45 KEVIN BYARD INTERVIEW STARTS1:48:39 Bears Going On A Run1:51:21 Difference Between Chicago vs Nashville1:55:14 Being An Alternate For The Pro Bowl1:58:18 Packers v Bears Preview2:02:24 Would He Have Transferred From MTSU?2:07:23 Ben Johnson Implementing His Culture2:11:58 When Did The Team Buy In?2:14:44 Growth Of Caleb Williams2:20:21 Bud Light: What Would You Do Anything For?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Deace celebrates Michigan landing Hall of Fame-bound Kyle Whittingham as the 22nd head coach, calling it a cosmic upgrade over the previous staff and a perfect fit for Michigan's culture. Mark Rogers joins to discuss Whittingham's Urban Meyer connection, the immediate recruiting momentum, and why this hire erases the drama of the past two years.

Whittingham assembling his staff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 hours and 5 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Men's Basketball vs USC Starts at :51 Basketball gets to go first because they've earned it. They're the number one team on Kenpom by a full five points and the second highest rated Kenpom team of all time. Michigan shot 20% from three and still beat a top 25 USC team by 30 points. This was the Morez Johnson game. Michigan has three of the top five players in the Big Ten. What does a Michigan loss look like? Dusty May has done a great job working on Roddy Gayle, auto-benching with this team is fine. The cutoff for Kenpom to think you're a rotational player is 10% of team minutes, Grady and Goodman are both above this metric. The things that Michigan are good at are things that are very repeatable. There are different levels of Kenpom Time every time Michigan plays. It's weird to say this but it's good that Michigan gets Nebraska at home, they're spicy.  2. Football vs Texas Starts at 24:34 The Citrus Bowl came and went. We were hoping we could learn things about this offensive line going into the off-season then a lot of them went and hit the portal. Kuzdzal played an encouraging game but there were still a few moments of "I wish Jordan Marshall had hit that hole." Bryce Underwood did get some explosive runs, this will be nice for a new coaching staff that likes to run the quarterback. He was put in a lot of positions to fail towards the end of the game. Kerry Coombs did some things with special teams! Wow Michigan drew holds finally. We are done with the Wink Martindale era. Michigan had zero pass rush.  3. Hot Takes and Coaching Staff Starts at 40:11 Takes hotter than the basketball team, this will be the intro until any reason otherwise.  Offensive Coordinator - Jason Beck Came in from Utah, was at New Mexico before that. Has had some very successful offenses. Was a spread-heavy coach at New Mexico and became Whittingham-ized at Utah. Seems like a seamless fit, he should know what to do with Bryce Underwood. Running Backs Coach - Tony Alford It's working, good work keeping him around. Wide Receivers Coach(es) - Micah Simon and Marques Hagans Micah Simon doesn't have a lot of experience, he followed Beck. How much coaching does it take to get someone to catch the ball?  Tight Ends Coach - Freddie Whittingham He's developed some studs. Kyle Whittingham's brother, does not feel like a nepotism hire. Offensive Line Coach - Jim Harding Has two first round tackles this year. Probably could not have gotten a better o-line coach. Michigan has players trickling into the portal but you've got The Guy coaching next year's group. A lot of offensive linemen got recruited by Sherrone so it's not a shocker that some players are looking elsewhere.  Defensive Coordinator - Jay Hill Turned Weber State into a powerhouse. He has coordinator and head coaching experience, seems good. He has coached college his whole career rather than coordinate NFL defenses. Defensive Ends - Lewis Powell Specializes in Polynesians. Has a spectacular track record of developing defensive ends. Brian pledges to figure out how to pronounce all the Polynesian names.  Defensive Tackles - Lou Esposito Continued from last year. You can get more assistant coaches now so it makes sense to split DEs and DTs.  Linebackers Coach - Alex Whittingham Kyle's son, spent eight years with the Chiefs. Apparently Andy Reid played with Kyle Whittingham. This one is a bit more of a nepo hire but he has moved up the ranks.  Defensive Backs Coach - Jernaro Gilford BYU fans are upset that he's leaving which is a good sign. There aren't a lot of cornerbacks in the portal, hopefully he can find some guys.  Special Teams - Kerry Coombs Gets to keep the job he got right before Sherrone was fired. His previous Special Teams have been in the 30ish rank. He's not a slam dunk but should be solid.  4. Transfer Portal Starts at 1:42:43 It's Portal Takes season, we have not yet gotten to Portal Gives season. Guys who are in the portal are not necessarily gone. Jadyn Davis, Davis Warren, Ben Roebuck, Connor Jones, Devon Baxter, Semaj Morgan, Jaden Mangham, and Jasper Parker are guys who will probably get better opportunities elsewhere. Elijah Dotson, Brady Prieskorn, and Kaden Strayhorn are guys you'd like to keep around. Zeke Berry, Jake Guarnera, Andrew Sprague, Cole Sullivan, and Enow Etta are the "ouch" group. Some guys have left the door open. Would really really like to get Guarnera back, Sprague sounds like he's going to Texas. Most folks who are going to enter the portal have but we're not out of it yet. Keep an eye on Utah defensive end John Henry Daley, cornerback Smith Snowden, and safety Tao Johnson. Cole Sullivan would be a great fit in this defense, would love to keep him. They need guys (plural) on the defensive line, especially at defensive tackle. Even if you keep Andrew Marsh you would like to get a wide receiver or two. Might want to look into a punter or a kicker, maybe with a new staff we can finally move on from the 2015 Michigan State game.  MUSIC: "Nothing I Need"— Lord Huron "A Couple Minutes"— Olivia Dean "Cotton Mouth"— fanclubwallet “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

We talked more about Michigan Football in our second hour as EJ Holland from theWolverine.com joined us. He and Huge talked about players that have gone into the transfer portal, talked about what type of guys Coach Whittingham wants to recruit, and more. We were then joined by Ed Kengerski from "Inside Michigan Basketball." He and Huge talked about the roll that Dusty May and Michigan Basketball have been on, talked about the impact of Dusty May, and more. We were then joined by Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com so he could give us an update on MSU athletics. He and Huge talked about Spartan Hoops and their game against Nebraska, talked about Pat Fitzgerald and the staff he's bringing in, talked about players that have entered the transfer portal, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking more about Michigan Football as John Borton from theWolverine.com joined us. He gave us his thought's on that staff that Whittingham is bringing in and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We talked about Michigan Football as John Borton from theWolverine.com joined us. He gave us his thought's on that staff that Whittingham is bringing in and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking about Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, the Detroit Lions, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about Michigan Football as Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com joined us. He updated us on the Michigan players that have entered the transfer portal, talked about the that Coaches that Kyle Whittingham has brought along with him to Michigan, and more. We were then joined by Scott Bischoff from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge gave their thought's on how the Lions will do against the Bears, and more. We were then joined by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. He and Huge talked about Trinidad Chambliss, the Detroit Lions/Bears, and Mitch told us how he can help with your retirement. We talked more about Michigan Football in our second hour as EJ Holland from theWolverine.com joined us. He and Huge talked about players that have gone into the transfer portal, talked about what type of guys Coach Whittingham wants to recruit, and more. We were then joined by Ed Kengerski from "Inside Michigan Basketball." He and Huge talked about the roll that Dusty May and Michigan Basketball have been on, talked about the impact of Dusty May, and more. We were then joined by Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com so he could give us an update on MSU athletics. He and Huge talked about Spartan Hoops and their game against Nebraska, talked about Pat Fitzgerald and the staff he's bringing in, talked about players that have entered the transfer portal, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking more about Michigan Football as John Borton from theWolverine.com joined us. He gave us his thought's on that staff that Whittingham is bringing in and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a Friday, but it's not and the Michigan game was on. We're just shooting the shit.

One more time, my College Football Playoff predictions heading into the quarterfinals, including spread picks, straight-up winners, and projected semifinal matchups. Miami vs Ohio State, Alabama vs Indiana, Oregon vs Texas Tech, and Georgia vs Ole Miss set up a dream semifinal slate.The episode also covers major coaching and program news: Michigan's stunning hire of Kyle Whittingham, Lane Kiffin's bizarre Sugar Bowl situation and the LSU / Ole Miss mess, Clemson moving on from OC Garrett Riley, Chip Kelly landing at Northwestern, and the broader cultural shift reshaping college football. Bowl timing, coaching continuity, portal chaos, and playoff preparation all factor into how teams — and programs — move forward.

You asked — David, Sara, and Ed answered.We're wrapping up the year with our annual Ask EvC Anything episode, touching on topics that pair well with New Year's bubbly: We talk about whether Canada's climate targets are quietly slipping out of reach, the practicalities and prospects of direct air capture, what a net zero electricity grid in Alberta might actually look like by 2050, whether shiny new materials like metal organic frameworks are breakthrough solutions or just the latest carbon hype cycle, and why we call the show Energy vs Climate. References & Show Notes available on episode page.About Your Co-Hosts:David Keith is Professor and Founding Faculty Director, Climate Systems Engineering Initiative at the University of Chicago. He is the founder of Carbon Engineering and was formerly a professor at Harvard University and the University of Calgary. He splits his time between Canmore and Chicago.Sara Hastings-Simon studies energy transitions at the intersection of policy, business, and technology. She's a policy wonk, a physicist turned management consultant, and a professor at the University of Calgary where she teaches in the Energy Science program, and co-leads the Net Zero Electricity Research Initiative. She has a particular interest in the mid-transition.Ed Whittingham isn't a physicist but is a passionate environmental professional. He is the founder of Advance Carbon Removal, a coalition advancing demand side solutions for carbon removal in Canada. He is also the former CEO of the Pembina Institute, Canada's widely respected energy/environment NGO. His op-eds have been published in newspapers and magazines across Canada and internationally.Send us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Energy vs Climate relies on the support of our generous listenersDonate to keep EvC going. Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts ___Energy vs Climate Podcastwww.energyvsclimate.com Contact us at info@energyvsclimate.com Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | X/Twitter

Whittingham to MICH, Scalley taking Over + more

Eric Weddle was an All-American Safety at Utah under Kyle Whittingham and went on to have a 13-year NFL career. He tells Chris Wormley & Jordan Strack what Michigan fans can expect from Whittingham and adds a few stories from his NFL playing days.

We're back from our one-week hiatus to get you ready for Ohio State against Miami in the Cotton Bowl Classic. The Buckeyes and Hurricanes figure to be one of the better matchups in the quarterfinals, and it should be an interesting game.Before we get into our preview, we discuss the latest Ohio State players to have their black helmet stripes removed. Practices between the end of the regular season and the bowls is always vital, and so it was for linebacker Eli Lee and tight end Brody Lennon, who both became “official” Buckeyes just two days before Christmas. That's a pretty cool gift from Santa.  Following our OSU camp news, we dive into Michigan's hiring of former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham. As far as trying to erase the stench of the scandal-filled Jim Harbaugh and Sherrone Moore years, that school up north could hardly have found a better candidate to lead the football team in the right way. Whittingham's teams are always hard-nosed, physical teams that run the ball and play sound defense. That said, will he be a good fit in the midwest? He hasn't exactly moved around as a head coach, so it will be interesting to see how he adapts to Ann Arbor (and how the Wolverines adapt to him). Urban Meyer now has branches of his coaching tree on both sides of the greatest rivalry in college football. Finally, we go into a lengthy discussion of the Miami Hurricanes, who will present some challenges for Ohio State, especially when the Buckeyes have the ball. Indiana sacked Julian Sayin five times, and the Hurricanes' strength is on the defensive line, so the slobs up front for Ohio State will have their work cut out for them.We talked briefly about Miami's win at Texas A&M, broke down many of the key players Buckeye fans should watch out for, and discussed the critical matchups. We also provide our Ohio State player picks to click and tried our hand at predicting the final score of the Cotton Bowl. We'll be back next week to see how we — and the Buckeyes — made out.  We would love to hear from you, so please reach out with your feedback and questions below in the comments section or send us an email at SilverBulletsPod@gmail.com Any questions directed toward us will be answered on our next show.Be sure to subscribe, rate, review, share, and follow the show over on Twitter at @SilvrBulletsPod.As always, thanks for listening! 0:20 - Buckeye black stripe removals and Michigan has a new coach. 15:15 - Our lengthy look ahead to Wednesday night's showdown with Miami in the Cotton Bowl

Nick has lost the annual pick em and will now pan handle in the hot dog suit as punishment. Eazy and Spencer discuss what they would like to hear from Brad Holmes. Dan Campbell discusses if he will play his starters in the Detroit Lions final week and much much more!

Crazy coaching changes! Kyle Whittingham named the new head coach at Michigan. Morgan Scalley officially takes over. Our initial reactions. Who is the villain in this story? What other dominos will fall? Vegas Bowl and CFP Game Previews. Follow us on social https://twitter.com/UtahFBFans https://www.instagram.com/utahfootballfans_/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/utahfootballfans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The entirety of DJ & PK for December 30, 2025: HOUR ONE Recapping the night in sports Utah Mammoth game recap Yogi Roth, College Football Analyst HOUR TWO What is Trending: NFL, CFB, Utah Jazz, NBA, CBB, Utah Mammoth Will Kyle Whittingham's legacy be tarnished by his actions? Morgan Scalley affected by Whittingham? HOUR THREE Mike Folta, Utah Mammoth and SEG Media Will Aaron Roderick end up at Utah? What will Kyle Whittingham take with him? HOUR FOUR Sean Callahan, Husker Online and On3.com Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour two of DJ & PK for December 30, 2025: What is Trending: NFL, CFB, Utah Jazz, NBA, CBB, Utah Mammoth Will Kyle Whittingham's legacy be tarnished by his actions? Morgan Scalley affected by Whittingham?

FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reacts to Michigan's hiring of Kyle Whittingham to be their new Head Coach. He breaks down why Whittingham makes so much sense for the Wolverines program caught in difficult circumstances and also details the challenges the former Utah coach now has ahead of him. Klatt then makes his picks against the spread for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals as Ohio State looks to avoid the upset against Miami and Oregon faces off with Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl. He then makes his pick in the Rose Bowl as #1 Indiana looks to continue their magical run under Curt Cignetti against Alabama. Klatt wraps the show with his pick in the Georgia-Ole Miss matchup before revealing the terms of a special giveaway prize. Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 hours and 45 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Kyle Whittingham Reaction Starts at :51 Brian can't make fun of the name "Kyle" anymore. Woah, Alex Drain is here! Did Kyle Whittingham get pushed out of Utah? He's 66 but could probably beat up several members of the current team, he doesn't feel too old. This might be the best guy to hit the ground running with Bryce Underwood. He's had a 20+ year stretch of success and it's mostly over-performing expectations statistically. Are there concerns about the way this would translate to Michigan? Utah folks are asking if we're prepared for limited media availability, a coach who can sound like a jerk, and a 300 lbs fullback. Yes, yes we are. Kyle Whittingham's risk for scandal seems extremely low. How many coaches in the Big Ten would you pick over him? His dad's nickname was "Mad Dog". A brief history of his success over his coaching career, which included two PAC-12 Championships. Kyle lets his QB run the ball, Bryce's output this season would've been the worst for Utah going back at least a decade. Harbaugh had a great hit rate on sleeper recruits, Whittingham should as well. He has some very Harbaugh-adjacent quotes as well. What's your letter grade for the hire? [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Assistants Starts at 42:48 The new staff is coming together pretty quickly. Jason Beck is lining up to be the offensive coordinator, coming in from Utah. Alex details his history as a coach which was mostly as an offensive coordinator and QB coach. He likes hybrid players and will love the tight end room. Jay Hill is lined up from BYU as defensive coordinator, BYU fans are not thrilled that he's leaving. He took a 100ish ranked defense and turned it into a top 25 defense. He also made Weber State a powerhouse while he was there. He'll play more man-defense than we're used to which might not be what we want against Ohio State. Jay Hill could also be a head coach in waiting down the road. It feels like the defense is going to be coached again. Jason Beck could be a QB coach but there are rumors that Koy Detmer Jr could come in as an analyst/QB coach. All signs point to Tony Alford being retained. Ron Bellamy will probably stick around, they still need a Michigan guy and he might be the most "Michigan Guy" on staff. Freddie Whittingham could likely come in at tight ends coach, he is not a nepotism hire. He could also be a recruiting coordinator guy if you want to keep Grant Newsome around. Jim Harding could be the offensive line coach coming out of Utah. Lewis Powell might be coming in as defensive ends coach out of Utah. Lou Esposito might stay at Michigan. Linebackers coach is the one area where we haven't heard anything. Whittingham has mentioned going after a coach that is still in the playoffs. Jernaro Gilford might follow Jay Hill as the defensive backs coach. LaMar Morgan is a good recruiter so maybe you keep him. What about Special Teams coach? Time to move on from Kerry Coombs already? How would you grade these potential hires?  3. Hot Takes and The Search, Revisited Starts at 1:38:48 Takes hotter than the Utah message boards. It was a wild ride getting from DeBoer, Fisch, or Dillingham to here. A lot of information was coming from agents getting names out there. A lot of people said "Biff Poggi could get the job" and it was never going to happen. Did Michigan really never go and try to offer Dillingham a job? It feels like his people really hyped him up. We might be having a very different conversation if that Oklahoma receiver would've just caught that ball. Everyone penciled in Dillingham after the Oklahoma Alabama game and then he signs an extension. Whittingham was unemployed, he probably didn't have agents hyping him up. Brian still likes Jeff Brohm. Interestingly Penn State never went after Whittingham but once the Michigan job opened up he said he was "in the transfer portal." Why was Biff Poggi on that podcast? He was shooting his shot for a job but it was never going to happen. How well did the "insiders" do and how clued in will they be on the new staff.  4. Michigan Football vs Texas Starts at 2:18:38 Oh yeah Michigan has a bowl game. The only opt-outs are El-Hadi, Derrick Moore, and Barham (and Ernest Hausmann). Maybe it's a good sign that a lot of players still want to play in this? Six of 11 defensive starters are sitting out for Texas, most of their offense is playing. Michigan's best hope is to watch Arch Manning turf five-yard outs. I guess we'll see Wink walk off the field as a Michigan coach for the last time. This feels like a zombie team right now. Does Michigan have a way to stop Ryan Wingo? The Ohio State game feels like four years ago. Are you excited for this game? A lot of big-name guys have at least remained in the recruiting class. The hope of the Sherrone era was "hopefully he just gets better at coaching" and it's a relief to just move on. What was the most enjoyable game of the Sherrone era? Not the highlight, but the most fun beginning-to-end? A lot of things about the last two to three years make a lot more sense now. A lot of paranoia and worry feels lifted, there are adults in charge.  MUSIC: "Medium Machine"—Sports Team "Inept Apollo"—Nation of Language "Where'd You Go"—Horsegirl “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down Kyle Whittingham's introductory press conference as Michigan's 22nd head football coach, and react to his hiring at large. They open with a reflection on Whittingham's introductory press conference. They discuss his comments, demeanor and outlook on the job. They look at his takes on roster retention, Bryce Underwood, the team's identity and other takeaways from his meeting with the media. They also look at Whittingham's fit with the Wolverines, why the hire made a lot of sense, question marks in Whittingham's resume and observations from the team so far in Orlando. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan alum Rich weighs in on his alma mater hiring former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, and to Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman telling his many NFL suitors that he's staying with the Fighting Irish, and offers up some advice for the New York Giants in their head coach search.   Rich reacts to the Houston Texans' Week 17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, and comments on Andy Reid stating his intention to return to coach the Chiefs next season and if we've seen Travis Kelce's final home game in Kansas City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lost in all the news of college bowl games and Ohio State's CFP run is the team up north has a new head coach after the departure of Sherrone Moore and subsequent mess that followed. Enter former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham. What does he bring to the table after 20-plus years with the Utes? Is he the right fit? The right now fit? Neither? We talk to Alex Markham of UteNation.com, someone who knows Whittingham well and he is bullish on the move, even if that brings bad news to Ohio State fans. But we are here to tell all sides of the story. So sit down and join us here on The Big Me Kickoff and learn more about the new Michigan head coach.

The Husker Doc Talk Podcast wraps up the year with a festive, wide-ranging post-Christmas episode that blends holiday humor, sponsor shoutouts, and deep college football analysis—exactly what Husker fans have come to expect from Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka. The episode starts off lighthearted, and then the conversation turns serious with an in-depth breakdown of one of the biggest coaching stories of the season: Kyle Whittingham's stunning move from Utah to Michigan. Travis and Dr. Rob examine the timing of the decision, the rumored friction with Utah's administration, and what it means for Utah's bowl preparation. They also debate whether Whittingham's departure removes emotional fuel—or creates new motivation—for the Utes as they prepare to face Nebraska. The discussion naturally pivots to Nebraska football and the upcoming bowl game in Las Vegas. With key players opting out and a new coaching staff still settling in, expectations are tempered. Dr. Rob explains why this bowl game should be viewed through a developmental lens rather than a win-or-else moment, outlining Nebraska's current roster gaps, particularly along the offensive and defensive lines. The two also explore how the transfer portal and NIL have reshaped roster construction—and why player evaluation and development matter more than ever. Quarterback play, portal strategy, and long-term program building dominate the second half of the episode, including a thoughtful debate about Nebraska's future at QB and whether stability might be more valuable than chasing a one-year rental. The episode closes with a broader look at college football's shifting power structure, comparing development-first programs like Iowa with big-money NIL schools, and questioning whether the Big 12 can truly keep pace with the Big Ten and SEC. It's a candid, thoughtful, and entertaining year-end conversation—equal parts football breakdown, industry insight, and holiday camaraderie—making Episode 23 a perfect way to close out 2025 on the Husker Doc Talk Podcast. If you like this podcast, please support  our sponsors who make this all possible: GDEFY Shoes Every runner, every athlete, every patient knows the moment when the body says “stop.” The ache takes over, and you're done. But most pain doesn't start where you feel it — it travels through your body like a chain reaction. That's why G-DEFY shoes with VersoShock® technology — a mechanical spring system invented in 2006 — are such a game changer. They don't just cushion impact; they absorb shock and return energy to help your body move the way it was meant to. Try G-DEFY shoes now and get $30 off plus free shipping. Visit www.gdefy.com  and get back in motion. Orr Law Group Life throws legal challenges at all of us — and when it does, you need a team that's trusted, respected, and proven. Orr Law Group provides expert legal representation with a client-first approach, specializing in personal injury, workers' compensation, family matters, and more. When you need clear guidance and strong advocacy, the Orr Law Group is in your corner. Learn more at www.orrlawgrp.com. Husker Hounds Whether it's game day, bowl season, or the long wait until spring practice, Husker Hounds is your go-to source for the best Nebraska gear. Jerseys, hoodies, hats, collectibles — if it's Husker-related, they've got it. Family-owned, locally operated, and serving Husker Nation for decades, Husker Hounds helps you show your Nebraska pride every day of the year. Shop online at www.huskerhounds.com.

Patrick Kinahan joined to talk about Kyle Whittingham taking over as Head Coach at Michigan. Could Aaron Roderick be in play as Offensive Coordinator at Utah?  Good, Bad and Ugly  Whole World News

Hour 1 of Monday's 3 Man Front featured the latest headlines for Alabama's CFP showdown with Indiana on Thursday, a loaded transfer portal cycle for Auburn & Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thoughts on Whittingham.

This week on the PayneCast:Christmas ReviewFantasy Football and NFL stuffMichigan hiring Kyle WhittinghamMissouri's Damon Wilson II claims Georgia is punishing him for transferringBowl PreviewsBuy/SellBe sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram! Please send your comments, topics, and ideas to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.

In our final hour, Doug Skene from theWolverine.com joined us to talk about Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham. He and Huge talked about the credibility and stability that comes with Whittingham being the new Head Coach, talked about how Michigan Football has already changed so much in so little time, and more. We wrapped up the show with Bill's earlier conversation with John U. Bacon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Lions, Michigan Football and the hiring of Kyle Whittingham, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Huge opened up the show giving his thought's on the Detroit Lions as they're officially out of the Playoffs - and talked about the buzz surrounding Kyle Whittingham over the weekend. We were then joined by New York Times Best-Selling Author John U. Bacon. He updated us on everything he knows in regards to Michigan hiring Whittingham, gave his thought's on what the most important things he needs to do coming in, he and Huge gave their thought's on Warde Manuels part in all of it, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our second hour, we were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge talked about the hiring of Kyle Whittingham and the impact on the Big Ten, talked about Tom Izzo rightfully being upset at the fact that Pro players are trying to come back to play College Basketball, and much more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us to talk more about the hiring of Kyle Whittingham. He gave us his thought's on the impact that Whittingham can make at Michigan, updated us on the Coaching staff, talked about Bryce Underwood, and more. John Borton from theWolverine.com then joined us to give us his first impressions on Kyle Whittingham, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com joined us to talk about the hiring of Kyle Whittingham. He gave us his thought's on the impact that Whittingham can make at Michigan, updated us on the Coaching staff, talked about Bryce Underwood, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by New York Times Best-Selling Author John U. Bacon. He updated us on everything he knows in regards to Michigan hiring Whittingham, gave his thought's on what the most important things he needs to do coming in, he and Huge gave their thought's on Warde Manuels part in all of it, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doug Skene from theWolverine.com joined us to talk about Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham. He and Huge talked about the credibility and stability that comes with Whittingham being the new Head Coach, talked about how Michigan Football has already changed so much in so little time, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Lions, Michigan Football and the hiring of Kyle Whittingham, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Huge opened up the show giving his thought's on the Detroit Lions as they're officially out of the Playoffs - and talked about the buzz surrounding Kyle Whittingham over the weekend. We were then joined by New York Times Best-Selling Author John U. Bacon. He updated us on everything he knows in regards to Michigan hiring Whittingham, gave his thought's on what the most important things he needs to do coming in, he and Huge gave their thought's on Warde Manuels part in all of it, and much more. In our second hour, we were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge talked about the hiring of Kyle Whittingham and the impact on the Big Ten, talked about Tom Izzo rightfully being upset at the fact that Pro players are trying to come back to play College Basketball, and much more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us to talk more about the hiring of Kyle Whittingham. He gave us his thought's on the impact that Whittingham can make at Michigan, updated us on the Coaching staff, talked about Bryce Underwood, and more. John Borton from theWolverine.com then joined us to give us his first impressions on Kyle Whittingham, and more. In our final hour, Doug Skene from theWolverine.com joined us to talk about Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham. He and Huge talked about the credibility and stability that comes with Whittingham being the new Head Coach, talked about how Michigan Football has already changed so much in so little time, and more. We wrapped up the show with Bill's earlier conversation with John U. Bacon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Walker breaks out his wish list for Utah State football's offseason, highlighting the team's need to bolster its offensive line and find a new starting quarterback.Also, how will Kyle Whittingham's departure from Utah for the Michigan job ripple through the state? Could Utah State lose coaches to BYU or Utah as they backfill positions they lose to Whittingham's poaching?

Michigan has found their man! The Wolverines have named a new head coach. Former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham will now be the head coach at Michigan. Whittingham stepped down from Utah at the end of this season, but made it very clear he was not done with coaching. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey react to this hire and discuss if they think Whittingham is the right man for the job. Can he succeed immediately at Michigan, and what does immediate success look like? Then, the guys turn their sights to the upcoming College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups. First, they preview the Rose Bowl. Top-seeded Indiana takes on ninth-seeded Alabama. Andy and Godfrey discuss if Alabama can win this game and what they have to do to upset the Hoosiers. They also look at how dominant Indiana has been this year and discuss what Indiana may focus on for this game.Later, Andy and Godfrey look across the country and preview the Orange Bowl. Fifth-seed Oregon takes on fourth-seed Texas Tech. The crew discusses if Texas Tech can handle Oregon's offense and what the Red Raiders can do to win this game. On the flip side, they look at how Oregon's defense can impact this game and what the Ducks' offense may do differently in the Orange Bowl. Can Oregon make a run in the Playoff like Ohio State did last year?Get ready for the quarterfinals with College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - Michigan hires Kyle Whittingham28:39 - Rose Bowl preview44:19 - Orange Bowl preview Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to Kyle Whittingham taking the job at Michigan before diving into BYU and Houston's bowl wins from Saturday. Can Texas Tech stay hot and beat Oregon? Talking Big 12 hoops and more presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lost in all the news of college bowl games and Ohio State's CFP run is the team up north has a new head coach after the departure of Sherrone Moore and subsequent mess that followed. Enter former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham. What does he bring to the table after 20-plus years with the Utes? Is he the right fit? The right now fit? Neither? We talk to Alex Markham of UteNation.com, someone who knows Whittingham well and he is bullish on the move, even if that brings bad news to Ohio State fans. But we are here to tell all sides of the story. So sit down and join us here on The Big Me Kickoff and learn more about the new Michigan head coach.

49ers vs Bears, Caleb vs Purdy, Hidden Key in the Game + Kittle's Crazy Season, Whittingham to Michigan + moreOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/GUY* Check out PrizePicks and use my code HABERMAN for a great deal: https://www.prizepicks.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Michigan Hires Kyle Whittingham: A New Era or Temporary Fix? | Buckeye Weekly PodcastJoin Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they dive deep into Michigan's decision to hire Kyle Whittingham as their new head coach. From discussing Whittingham's five-year contract and his background at Utah to analyzing the implications for Michigan's future, the hosts provide a comprehensive overview of the hire. Will Whittingham be the steady hand Michigan needs to navigate turbulent times, or is he just a temporary solution? Tune in to hear expert insights and predictions on the impact of this significant coaching change in college football.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome00:19 Michigan's New Head Coach: Kyle Whittingham01:33 The Need for a Fresh Start at Michigan05:30 Comparing Whittingham to Other Coaches06:21 Challenges and Expectations for Whittingham15:20 Recruiting and Immediate Concerns21:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buckeye-scoop--4429642/support.Thank you for being part of the Scoop Family!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buckeye-scoop--4429642/support.Thank you for being part of the Scoop Family!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buckeye-scoop--4429642/support.Thank you for being part of the Scoop Family!

Episode 242 of Simply The Best Sports Take with Sean Bingham:Sean O'Connell of ESPN 700 joins STB Sports Take to talk Kyle Whittingham leaving Utah and signing at Michigan. 00:00 Introduction to Kyle Whittingham's Legacy07:14 The Transition of Utah Football10:39 Whittingham's Future and Michigan's Appeal13:30 Age and Longevity in Coaching16:24 Adapting to Changes in College Football19:14 Recruiting Dynamics and Future Implications22:28 Impact on Utah and BYU Football25:15 The Big 12 vs. Big Ten Landscape28:24 Final Thoughts on Texas Tech and the Big 12View & Subscribe on YouTube: @stbsportstake⁩ https://www.youtube.com/@stbsportstakeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stb.sports.takeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stbsportstake/ Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://linktr.ee/stbsportstake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STBSportsTake/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/stbsportstake Why STB Sports Take?Simply The BestbySean Thomas BinghamCopyright © STB Inc.

Mike Harmon and Arnie Spanier (in for Jason Smith) open hour 4 discussing longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham being hired as Michigan's next coach... Is he the right guy for the job? Then they get into the quarterback situation in Baltimore, debating whether they really do believe John Harbaugh when he says he and Lamar's relationship is "an A-plus".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ohio State-Miami quarterfinal in the College Football Playoff is merely five days away. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss the matchup between the Buckeyes and Hurricanes, what personnel changes we might see from OSU, thoughts on the rest of the CFP field, reactions to Kyle Whittingham emerging as the top candidate at Michigan and more. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comAlex and Richard spend 23 minutes talking about Michigan's holiday hiring of former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham:* In a time of intense national focus on the age of people in leadership positions (hmm, wonder where that came from), the 66-year-old Whittingham is unusually old to be taking this job. We wouldn't worry.* Whittingham's recruiting at Utah became a pressure point that may have contributed to him leaving. How much does that matter as he moves to a job with a built-in financial advantage?* Whittingham has been coaching Big Ten teams in the Pac-12 and Big 12 for years. What does he need to do differently in the ACTUAL Big Ten?

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676