Whittingham and Fitzgerald aim to restore Michigan and Michigan State football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Pat Fitzgerald and Kyle Whittingham have taken over as coaches for Michigan State and Michigan, respectively, amidst efforts to revitalize their football programs. Fitzgerald is the fourth coach for the Spartans in seven years, seeking to rebound from a tumultuous recent past. Meanwhile, Whittingham, who led Utah for 21 years, steps in after turmoil at Michigan following the firing of Sherrone Moore. Both coaches are focused on bringing stability to their teams, looking to end recent struggles as they prepare for the upcoming season. The transition for both programs is marked by significant change, with Michigan State aiming to overcome four consecutive losing seasons and Michigan navigating challenges from off-field issues.
- •Fitzgerald joins Michigan State after turmoil and coaching changes.
- •Whittingham steps in at Michigan following Moore's dismissal.
- •Each coach aims to restore success to their struggling programs.
- •Michigan State has four consecutive losing seasons.
- •Michigan is recovering from a coaching scandal and other challenges.
- 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan's Whittingham, Michigan State's Fitzgerald have similar missions in a bitter rivalry
"Pat Fitzgerald fought his way back to coaching in the Big Ten. Kyle Whittingham practically fell into it after 21 years at Utah. Fitzgerald is Michigan State's fourth coach in seven years, the latest in the Spartans' search for a successor to Mark Dantonio, who delivered a CFP semifinal appearance in 2015 and a winning record against Michigan.
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