Kyle Whittingham addresses Zack Marshall's leaked group chat remarks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham spoke on October 12 about tight end Zack Marshall, whose negative comments about the offense were leaked from a group chat. Marshall expressed frustration following two consecutive losses to Iowa and Minnesota, prompting criticism from Whittingham for airing grievances outside the team. Despite this, Whittingham acknowledged Marshall's character and stated the player apologized to the team. Michigan faces Penn State next, aiming to rebound from their recent losses with a game scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT.
- •Zack Marshall criticized offensive performance in a private group chat.
- •Whittingham highlighted Marshall's need to protect team integrity.
- •Marshall issued an apology to his teammates after the news broke.
- •Michigan prepares to host Penn State at The Big House.
- •Kickoff for the game is set for 3:30 p.m. EDT.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Whittingham addresses Zack Marshall leaked group chat controversy
"Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham addresses tight end Zack Marshall after his leaked group chat criticism of the team.
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