Kyle Whittingham shares thoughts on rivalry with Ohio State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
During Big Ten Media Days, Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham commented on the rivalry with Ohio State, stating, "Hate's a strong word" but expressing a strong desire to win against the Buckeyes. Whittingham emphasized the need for respect in rivalries and recalled previous intense moments in 'The Game'. He remains focused on the upcoming season and the importance of all games leading up to the OSU matchup. Whittingham's experience from coaching at Utah gives him perspective on rivalries, though he plans to prioritize respect over animosity in his approach.
- •Whittingham aims to win against Ohio State, calls hate a strong term.
- •He speaks on the importance of respect in rivalries.
- •The Wolverines have a history of intense matchups against OSU.
- •Whittingham emphasizes focusing on all games, not just the Ohio State game.
- •Michigan football's season starts with games leading to OSU matchup.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan's Kyle Whittingham says 'hate's a strong word' for Ohio State
""Hate's a strong word," Kyle Whittingham said of his feelings toward Ohio State. "But I want to win that game as badly as anybody in Ann Arbor."
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