(Salt Lake City, UT) — After 21 seasons coaching the Utah Utes, Kyle Whittingham is being introduced as the new head coach at the University of Michigan. The 66-year-old signed a deal that will keep him in Ann Arbor through the 20-30 season. Earlier this month, he decided that two […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The longtime head coach of the Utah Utes football program says he’s in the transfer portal. Kyle Whittingham announced his resignation last week, but now he’s talking about his next move. For now, he’s not sure. The 66-year-old might retire, but he’s open to new […]
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham has been named The Associated Press Pac-12 Coach of the Year for 2021. Whittingham guided the Utes through a season that got off to a rocky start on the field and then was marred by tragedy when defensive back Aaron Lowe was fatally shot in Salt […]
Kyle Whittingham of Utah is the Pac-12 coach of the first half in a vote by writers from The Associated Press who cover the league. Whittingham was picked in part for keeping the team bonded through a heartbreaking season during which defensive back Aaron Lowe was killed in a shooting […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham signed a four-year contract extension through the 2027 season Wednesday. The reigning Pac-12 coach of the year, will kick off his 16th season in charge of Utah on Saturday when the Utes host Arizona. The Utes are looking to win […]
Some Pac-12 football coaches are pitching an NCAA-mandated uniform start to the season. Washington coach Jimmy Lake said in a video conference with reporters that he would prefer for all major college teams to begin six weeks of preparation for the season at the same time. Colorado coach Karl Dorrell […]
ATLANTA-Friday morning, University of Utah head football coach Kyle Whittingham was named as the winner of the 2019 Dodd Trophy. This award is annually given to the head football coach in NCAA FBS whose program embodies this trophy’s three pillars: scholarship, leadership and integrity. The coach who wins this award […]
WACO, Texas – Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham has been named the American Football Coaches Association Football Bowl Subdivision Region 5 Coach of the Year. Whittingham is a finalist for the National Coach of the Year, which will be announced at the American Football Coaches Awards on Tuesday, January 14, during […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Ahead of Utah’s (6-1, 3-1 in Pac-12 play) Saturday evening home game against California, several stand-outs for the No. 12 Utes have achieved mid-season honors or on watch lists for prestigious postseason awards. Senior defensive tackle Leki Fotu has been named to the second teams of the Midseason […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Saturday, No. 13 (in the AP poll)/No. 15 (in the coaches poll) Utah hosts Northern Illinois for an 11:00 am kickoff at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Since what was once known as Rice Stadium became Rice-Eccles Stadium in 1998, the Utes are 91-35 at home (.722) all-time. The Utes have […]
