Fansided · Feb 28
Michigan now the 'frontrunner' for elite D-line recruit
Michigan football head coach Kyle Whittingham waves at the crowd as he is being introduced on the floor during the first half between Michigan and USC at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesKyle Whittingham has proven plenty over the years as the Utah Utes head coach. But after taking over the Michigan football program, there are still lingering questions.
Will Kyle Whittingham win a national title? Will he embrace NIL? Can he recruit at a truly elite level? So far, outside of the national title question, it feels like the answer is yes to those questions.
