Michigan football faces high expectations under new coach Kyle Whittingham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:39 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Michigan Wolverines football enters the 2026 season with a new head coach, Kyle Whittingham, as they prepare to face a challenging schedule. The Wolverines will play strong opponents, including Oklahoma and Ohio State, both of whom made the College Football Playoff last season. The team ended its previous season with a 9-4 record and a Citrus Bowl loss. The survey from SB Nation Reacts invites fans to vote on how many losses would be acceptable this season, reflecting the heightened expectations surrounding the Whittingham era and quarterback Bryce Underwood's second year as starter.
- •Michigan begins the season on September 5 against Western Michigan.
- •Kyle Whittingham brings stability to the program with a 177-78 career record.
- •The Wolverines face four teams that made the previous season's playoffs.
- •Fans are invited to participate in a survey about acceptable loss limits for the season.
- 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — How many losses are acceptable for Michigan Football in 2026?
"How many losses are acceptable for Michigan football this season? Vote in this edition of SB Nation Reacts.
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