Six former Utah players claim injury mishandling under Kyle Whittingham

Six former Utah football players have accused the university of mishandling their injuries while they played under head coach Kyle Whittingham from 2020 to 2024. Players, including Van Fillinger and Mycah Pittman, allege they faced pressure to return to the field before full recovery. Fillinger detailed being misdiagnosed with an ankle sprain despite severe leg pain, leading to a tibia fracture, and subsequently being threatened with dismissal for not playing. Others, like Glover and Fotu, expressed frustration over a disconnect between the coaching and medical staff priorities. Utah Athletics stated that player health is a top priority and that they are open to making necessary adjustments in procedures. Following the 2025 season, Whittingham left for Michigan, where the athletic department stated that he did not make medical decisions at Utah.

• 3:18 PMCBS Sports — Six former Utah football players accuse school of mishandling injuries during Kyle Whittingham era