Michigan football players prepare for season under new coach Whittingham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Michigan football players express enthusiasm as they undergo rigorous training sessions ahead of the season opener. Defensive tackle Enow Etta highlighted the new coaching staff's emphasis on hard work and readiness. Under coach Kyle Whittingham, the team aims to implement strategies developed throughout the offseason. Fall camp is set to continue until September 5, when Michigan hosts Western Michigan for its first game.
- •Enow Etta says practices are tougher than games under coach Whittingham.
- •The new coaching staff includes defensive coordinator Jay Hill, maintaining some prior strategies.
- •Etta expresses confidence in the team's capabilities for the upcoming season.
- •Fall camp lasts until the September 5 season opener against Western Michigan.
- •The team has been preparing for eight months leading into the new season.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan football players embrace grueling practice
"Michigan defensive tackle Enow Etta says the team is ready for the season under new coach Kyle Whittingham.
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