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Utah files lawsuit against Michigan TE coach Freddie Whittingham for tampering

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Utah files lawsuit against Michigan TE coach Freddie Whittingham for tampering
Summary

The University of Utah has initiated legal action against Michigan tight ends coach Freddie Whittingham. The suit alleges Whittingham breached his contract by not obtaining written consent before discussing a coaching position at Michigan. Additionally, Utah accuses him of recruiting players from the Utes to join Michigan while still employed by Utah. This allegation follows several Utah players entering the transfer portal and committing to Michigan. The situation escalated after Kyle Whittingham, Freddie's brother, took the head coach position at Michigan, leading to tensions between the two programs.

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  • •Utah sues Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract and tampering.
  • •Allegations include recruiting Utah players while still employed.
  • •Five Utah players have transferred to Michigan, including JJ Buchanan.
  • •Kyle Whittingham's hiring at Michigan triggered the legal action.
  • •The situation may lead to NCAA violations and penalties.
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  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Utah accuses Michigan TE coach Freddie Whittingham of tampering
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Per The Salt Lake Tribune, the University of Utah has sued Michigan TE coach Freddie Whittingham and has accused him of tampering:

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