Kyle Whittingham blames college football issues on adults, not players

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Kyle Whittingham blames college football issues on adults, not players
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During Big Ten Media Days, Kyle Whittingham discussed the turmoil surrounding Michigan football, emphasizing that the real issues stem from coaches and school administrations rather than players. He criticized the adults in charge for mismanaging the sport amid challenges like NIL chaos and coaching scandals. Whittingham noted that players are responding to the adults' failures, highlighting various coaching changes and financial mismanagement in college football over recent years. The discussion also touched on the ineffectiveness of governance regarding the College Football Playoff and the ongoing issues within Power 5 conferences.

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  • Whittingham argues issues in football are due to adults, not players.
  • Critics highlight poor decisions surrounding NIL and coaching changes.
  • 56 of 68 Power conference teams have changed coaches since 2021.
  • The current governance of the College Football Playoff faces criticism.
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From NIL chaos to coaching scandals, the real blame for college football's undoing lies with adults, not players.

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