Kyle Whittingham proposes NFL model to reform college football system
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Kyle Whittingham, the new Michigan head coach, has proposed a radical overhaul of college football. In an interview, he suggested adopting an NFL minor league model with a salary cap and treating players as employees. Whittingham expressed concerns over financial disparities among teams, predicting some will have rosters exceeding $50 million. His ideas reflect ongoing discussions in college sports about compensation and equity among programs. The acceptance of such proposals is uncertain as many stakeholders may oppose this shift.
- •Whittingham begins first year as Michigan coach after leaving Utah.
- •He suggests a salary cap to balance financial disparities in college football.
- •Concerns rise over teams building $50 million rosters.
- •Whittingham's comments come amid ongoing debates on how to fix college sports.
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Whittingham's bold proposal to fix college football's problems
"Amid intense debate about how to address the problems plaguing college football, Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham has a fairly radical solution in mind
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