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Sources: Whittingham agrees to 5-year deal to coach Michigan

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Kyle Whittingham has agreed to a five-year deal to become Michigan's next head coach, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel.

Whittingham's deal at Michigan averages $8.2 million per year over the course of the contract, sources said. The deal is 75% guaranteed, and he's expected to make $8 million in salary in 2026. The deal is expected to be announced on Friday.

Whittingham is informing the Utah team that he will not be coaching in the Las Vegas Bowl against Nebraska on New Year's Eve, sources said.