Kyle Whittingham
Head coach
First season at Michigan, after 21 as head coach at Utah, where he won 177 games, three conference titles, and went unbeaten in 2008. National coach of the year in 2008 and 2019.
Big Ten · Ann Arbor, Michigan
Michigan Football Coaching Staff 2026
Head coach and coordinators
2026 record3-2
Coaching staff
MICH coaches
An entirely new senior staff. Kyle Whittingham arrives from Utah with both coordinator posts also changing hands, so all three of the people who shape how Michigan plays are in a first season with the program.
Leadership
Offense
Jason Beck
Offensive coordinator
First season, installing a power spread. Previously offensive coordinator at Utah.
Defense
Jay Hill
Defensive coordinator
First season, moving the defense to a 4–2–5 base.
Staff and schedule details reflect the 2026 season as announced by the program and the Big Ten. Rosters move through the transfer portal year-round, so check the official program site for the definitive list.
Staff coverage
Michigan listed coaching roles
This profile lists 3 staff members for Michigan. Responsibilities are grouped as follows: Defense: 1; Leadership: 1; Offense: 1.
Titles describe the published staff listing. They do not establish who calls plays or whether every support role is included.
FAQ
Michigan football coaching staff FAQs
Who is the head coach of Michigan?
Kyle Whittingham is listed as head coach in the team profile reviewed on 2026-09-01.
Does this page list the entire football staff?
It contains 3 published staff entries. Recruiting, operations and other support roles may not be included; the page does not claim a complete staff directory.
What offense will Michigan run under Jason Beck?
A power spread, carried over from Utah where Beck coordinated before following Whittingham to Ann Arbor. It is a meaningful departure from the pro spread Michigan ran in 2025, and it is being installed for a roster recruited to play something else.
Who is Michigan's defensive coordinator?
Jay Hill, also arriving from Utah and also in his first season. He runs a 4-2-5, replacing Don Martindale's scheme. Reporting out of Ann Arbor in February described the new system as among the most complicated in the country, which raises the installation stakes.
How much of Michigan's staff came from Utah?
Both coordinators. Whittingham brought Jason Beck for the offence and Jay Hill for the defence, which is why the schemes changed on both sides at once rather than one at a time. It is the fastest way to install a philosophy and also the riskiest.
Why did Michigan hire Kyle Whittingham?
Because the vacancy opened late and the priority was stability. Moore was dismissed on December 10, well after the normal hiring cycle, leaving little time before signing day and the portal window. Whittingham arrived with 21 years of head coaching experience and made roster retention his stated first task.
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