Kyle Whittingham advocates for NFL-style changes in college football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham argues for an NFL-style model in college football, suggesting the implementation of salary caps to address the current chaos and disparity among programs. He noted that the of college sports is characterized by free agency and increasing spending, and believes a minor league NFL model could stabilize the system. Whittingham also proposes that colleges consider breaking away from the NCAA to establish their own governance, akin to the NFL.
- •Whittingham calls for a salary cap to mitigate spending disparities.
- •He suggests colleges could split from the NCAA for governance.
- •The current college football features increasing free agency.
- •Whittingham embraces necessary changes to adapt to new realities in the sport.
- •He believes many programs face unsustainable $50 million rosters.
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Whittingham wants college football to be like the NFL
"Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham says college football must adopt an NFL model with salary caps to survive chaos.
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