Whittingham emphasizes football focus amid Michigan scandals
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 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.
- 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.
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