Whittingham emphasizes football focus amid Michigan scandals
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
New Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham addressed the media on July 30, expressing hope to move past recent scandals affecting the program. He stated that the focus should return to football rather than drama. The necessity for this sentiments follows a troubled period for the team, prompting Whittingham's call for unity in efforts moving forward.
- •Kyle Whittingham is the new head coach at Michigan.
- •Scandals have plagued the program in recent years.
- •Whittingham aims to redirect focus to football.
- •His comments were made during a media event.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Can Kyle Whittingham move Michigan past its scandals?
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan's Kyle Whittingham aiming to 'put the drama to bed,' bring stability after lack of accountability hampered program
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan' football's Kyle Whittingham wants to 'put the drama to bed'
- 7:06 PMESPN NCAAF — Whittingham wants focus on football, not drama
"New Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said Thursday that "hopefully we can put the drama to bed" following the series of scandals that have plagued the program in recent years.
""Hopefully we can put the drama to bed and just get back to being student-athletes," Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham said.
"Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham wants to put years of program drama behind and focus on student athletes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 5:50 PMCan Kyle Whittingham move Michigan past its scandals?
Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham wants to put years of program drama behind and focus on student athletes.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:25 AMMichigan's Kyle Whittingham aiming to 'put the drama to bed,' bring stability after lack of accountability hampered program
Whittingham believes the Wolverines' reputation can be restored quickly.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:50 PMMichigan' football's Kyle Whittingham wants to 'put the drama to bed'
"Hopefully we can put the drama to bed and just get back to being student-athletes," Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham said.
- ESPN NCAAFJul 30, 2026, 7:06 PMWhittingham wants focus on football, not drama
New Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said Thursday that "hopefully we can put the drama to bed" following the series of scandals that have plagued the program in recent years.
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