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Kyle Whittingham hired as Michigan football coach, replacing the fired and disgraced Sherrone Moore

Kyle Whittingham hired as Michigan football coach, replacing the fired and disgraced Sherrone Moore

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 26 - 9:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michigan has hired Kyle Whittingham as its football coach, giving the former Utah coach a five-year contract to replace the fired and disgraced Sherrone Moore. The 66-year-old Whittingham announced two weeks ago that he would step down after 21 seasons as Utah's coach. Morgan Scalley was promoted from defensive coordinator to replace Whittingham, who has won a school-record 177 games. Scalley will now take over the Utes immediately and coach them in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31. Michigan fired Moore after the school said it discovered his inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Moore was subsequently charged with three crimes for confronting a woman he'd been having an affair with.
From stepping down to moving on, Kyle Whittingham named head coach at Michigan

From stepping down to moving on, Kyle Whittingham named head coach at Michigan

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 26 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michigan called and Kyle Whittingham answered.
Smith's diving TD catch in overtime sends Minnesota to 20-17 win over New Mexico in Rate Bowl

Smith's diving TD catch in overtime sends Minnesota to 20-17 win over New Mexico in Rate Bowl

John Marshall, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 26 - 7:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Minnesota thrives in an era of bowl opt-outs, even when a national championship is out of reach.
Lawyer in Diego Pavia's eligibility lawsuit against NCAA cites NBA draft pick's return to college

Lawyer in Diego Pavia's eligibility lawsuit against NCAA cites NBA draft pick's return to college

Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 26 - 6:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lawyer for Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia and 26 other football players has cited the NCAA's decision to allow an NBA draft pick to return to college basketball as a reason that a federal judge should let his clients play in 2026 and 2027.
Kyle Whittingham heads to Michigan, with plans for these 2 coordinators to join him

Kyle Whittingham heads to Michigan, with plans for these 2 coordinators to join him

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 21-year head coach of the University of Utah is reportedly close to bringing Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck and BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill with to Ann Arbor with him.
No. 12 BYU, No. 22 Georgia Tech bucking trend with opt-ins to Pop-Tarts Bowl

No. 12 BYU, No. 22 Georgia Tech bucking trend with opt-ins to Pop-Tarts Bowl

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

If college football had a buddy-copy movie, the two co-starts might be BYU's Kalani Sitake and Georgia Tech's Brent Key.
Pick Six Previews: BYU to show snubbed playoff profile in Pop-Tarts Bowl win

Pick Six Previews: BYU to show snubbed playoff profile in Pop-Tarts Bowl win

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sometimes a team that misses the playoff comes into their bowl game unfocused, but that is not the case here with BYU.
Patrick Kinahan: Mr. Clean Whittingham provides the detergent Michigan needs

Patrick Kinahan: Mr. Clean Whittingham provides the detergent Michigan needs

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 9:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Whittingham told the truth, as he most always did for two decades, even if the one-liner drew a surprise.
Not all fun and games: Cougars know advantage of bowl win after highlights of Orlando

Not all fun and games: Cougars know advantage of bowl win after highlights of Orlando

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

No. 22 Georgia Tech isn't expecting anything less than a Big 12 title contender and team that won 22 games in the past two seasons when it faces No. 12 BYU.
Hawaii stuns Cal in 35-31 in Hawaii Bowl on backup QB Luke Weaver's last-minute TD pass

Hawaii stuns Cal in 35-31 in Hawaii Bowl on backup QB Luke Weaver's last-minute TD pass

Kalani Takase, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 25 - 12:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Backup quarterback Luke Weaver threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Nick Cenacle with 10 seconds left, and Hawaii rallied for a 35-31 comeback victory over California in a thrilling Hawaii Bowl on Wednesday night.
College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership

College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership

Joe Reedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 24 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last weekend's first round of the College Football Playoff averaged 9.9 million viewers on ABC, ESPN, TNT, TBS and truTV, according to ESPN and Nielson. That is a 7% drop from last year.
LJ Martin's absence will open opportunities in BYU's run game, especially for a redshirt freshman

LJ Martin's absence will open opportunities in BYU's run game, especially for a redshirt freshman

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick acknowledged the Cougars will use several running backs against No. 22 Georgia Tech absent leading rusher LJ Martin. But pay close attention to the redshirt freshman from Ridgeline High.
Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos drops NCAA appeal, enters NFL draft

Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos drops NCAA appeal, enters NFL draft

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 24 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has dropped his appeal for another year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL draft.
BYU women's volleyball has a new head coach — and a key return from portal

BYU women's volleyball has a new head coach — and a key return from portal

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars hired former BYU men's volleyball assistant and one-time interim head coach Rob Neilson on Tuesday, returning to Provo after a historic six-year career at Utah State.
No. 12 BYU will be without star RB LJ Martin in Pop-Tarts Bowl

No. 12 BYU will be without star RB LJ Martin in Pop-Tarts Bowl

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Head coach Kalani Sitake confirmed before Tuesday's practice in Orlando that the junior tailback will miss the bowl game after having surgery.
Missouri linebacker Damon Wilson II accuses Georgia of illegal punishment in transfer portal lawsuit

Missouri linebacker Damon Wilson II accuses Georgia of illegal punishment in transfer portal lawsuit

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 23 - 2:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Missouri pass rusher Damon Wilson II claims that the athletic department at Georgia is trying to illegally punish him for entering the transfer portal in a lawsuit filed by the linebacker in state court Tuesday in Boone County, Missouri.
Ohio State and Miami set for a nostalgic CFP clash, with the focus on now, not a flag from long ago

Ohio State and Miami set for a nostalgic CFP clash, with the focus on now, not a flag from long ago

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The last time Ohio State and Miami met in a postseason football game, the Hurricanes spent a couple of seconds celebrating a victory that gave them back-to-back national championships.
Utah football mailbag: Is Kyle Whittingham the bad guy, is he the next Michigan coach, and more

Utah football mailbag: Is Kyle Whittingham the bad guy, is he the next Michigan coach, and more

Josh Newman for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will face Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31.
Deck the Halls: Dybantsa's triple double secures No. 10 BYU's win in nonconference finale

Deck the Halls: Dybantsa's triple double secures No. 10 BYU's win in nonconference finale

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 22 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dybantsa secured his first career triple-double, pouring in 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as the 10th-ranked Cougars cruised to a 109-81 win over Eastern Washington.
Dybantsa gets first BYU triple-double since 2016 to lead No. 10 Cougars past Eastern Washington

Dybantsa gets first BYU triple-double since 2016 to lead No. 10 Cougars past Eastern Washington

John Coon, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 9:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa had 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead No. 10 BYU to a 109-81 victory over Eastern Washington. Dybantsa is the first Coygars player with a triple-double since Kyle Collinsworth against UAB on March 16, 2016. Richie Saunders had 22 points to help BYU go unbeaten through a four-game homestand. Kennard Davis Jr. and Robert Wright III added 17 points apiece. Wright also had seven assists. The Cougars shot 61% from the field in the second half and made 16 3-pointers. Davis led the way with a career-high five. Kiree Huie led Eastern Washington with 17 points.