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As the University of Michigan continues to deal with the fallout from Sherrone Moore’s firing, her replacement may have come to the fore.
Kyle Whittingham, who announced he would step down as Utah’s head coach after 21 seasons following his bowl game on Dec. 31, has become “the focus of Michigan’s coaching search,” according to ESPN.
Whittingham’s candidacy is expected to be shared with Michigan officials on Friday, and they could offer him a deal soon after.
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham watches from the sideline during the first half against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas, on Nov. 15, 2025. (Chris Jones/Image Images)
After leading Utah to a 10-2 record, Whittingham compiled a 177-88 record in his two decades as Utes coach. He even had a perfect 13-0 season in 2008, and many hope he will one day be in the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia.
But when he announced he was stepping down, he joked during his statement that he was entering the “transfer portal” rather than simply retiring from the sport.
The 66-year-old coach still wants to train and is one of the best in that market.
FIRED MICHIGAN COACH SHERRONE MOORE WAS ‘STRESSED’ AS RUMORS SWIRL ABOUT THE ISSUE: ‘IT WAS TOO OBVIOUS’
Moore was fired after Michigan discovered he was having an inappropriate relationship, and was jailed shortly after for allegedly breaking into the employee’s home and threatening to take his own life.
Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the employee through phone calls and text messages after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in its investigation. Moore was subsequently fired from his position as head football coach, which prosecutors say prompted him to show up at his house.
Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire talks with Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham before the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Sept. 20, 2025. (Rob Gray/Image Images)
Moore then allegedly “stormed” into the residence, grabbed a butter knife and a pair of kitchen scissors and began threatening his own life. According to prosecutors, Moore allegedly told the employee, “My blood is on your hands” and “You ruined my life.”
If convicted, Moore faces more than half a decade behind bars, which would further damage any hope he may have of ever getting back on the sidelines. His next court date is scheduled for January 22.
Moore pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance earlier this month.
Moore was “stressed” during the 2025 season, according to The Detroit Free Press, with rumors that he had an extramarital affair with an employee.
Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham reacts during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas, on Nov. 28, 2025. (Jay Biggerstaff/Image Images)
“The guys on that side of the building knew it 100%,” a former Michigan member told the outlet. “They can deny it all they want, but too much has happened. If you didn’t know it, you’re an idiot. It was too obvious.”
Moore’s attorney, Ellen K. Michaels, told Pak Gazette Digital that she had no comment on the article.
