3 eye-opening observations from Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham

Sep 6, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on before the game against the Cal Poly Mustangs at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn ImagesAfter some dark days for the Michigan football program, the sun is rising again, as the Wolverines have hired former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham to be their 22nd head coach and signed him to a five-year deal, according to ESPN.

Whittingham stepped down from the Utah job earlier this month, after a decorated career that spanned 21 seasons. Whittingham was the head coach of Utah for the first game of the Rich Rod and Jim Harbaugh eras.

That's the kind of staying power he's…