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Kyle Whittingham Hired as New Head Coach of University of Michigan Football Program

University of Michigan hires Kyle Whittingham as its new football coach after Sherrone Moore's firing and arrest. Whittingham, a 66-year-old former Utah head coach, is expected to lead the program into a new era.

The University of Michigan has hired Kyle Whittingham as its new football head coach, replacing Sherrone Moore following his firing and arrest. Whittingham, 66, is a veteran coach with extensive experience in college football, previously serving as the head coach at Utah. The hire comes after a tumultuous few weeks for the program, which saw Moore's departure amidst controversy. Whittingham is expected to lead Michigan into a new era, but faces significant challenges in restoring stability to the team.

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