Kyle Whittingham focuses on strength improvements for Michigan football
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Michigan football's new staff, led by Kyle Whittingham, addresses strength concerns after discovering low performance metrics during winter workouts. Whittingham reported that 97% of players achieved personal bests in recent strength tests after changing the training philosophy. The Wolverines are gearing up for a challenging schedule, with significant games expected in November. Their season opener is set against Western Michigan on September 5.
- •Kyle Whittingham highlights significant strength deficits in the preceding staff's approach.
- •97% of players recorded personal bests in summer conditioning testing.
- •Michigan aims to play meaningful games in November, including matchups at Oregon and Ohio State.
- •Upcoming season opener against Western Michigan is scheduled for September 5.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan football's glaring issue Kyle Whittingham had to fix
"When Michigan football's new staff arrived in Ann Arbor, it had more raw talent than at any point in Utah. But there was one problem.
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