College 2025 Football Discussion *** Myyyyyy Sherrone ***

[Marce Porter]

Pac12 is undefeated....

Lol. Bruh, there are 2 teams in that conference, 1 made a bowl game, and they’re 1-0. Plus the P12 is no longer a power conference.

 

[Pittie Petey]

You cant spell 10th place without SEC

 

[Pittie Petey]

Kyle Whittingham conducted his first press conference as the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday morning in Orlando, just a few days before the team takes on Texas in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Eve.

From recruiting to his overall team philosophy, here are five of my biggest takeaways from his opening presser.

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1) Whittingham details why he was interested in Michigan​

As would be the case with 99 percent of coaches wanting to be the head coach in Ann Arbor, Whittingham detailed how it was a “no-brainer” to be interested in the gig.
“Well, what was appealing was the obvious, it’s Michigan,” Whittingham said. “That says it all. Michigan and all that entails. The tradition, the Big House. It’s one of the most storied programs in all of college football, so that was a no-brainer.”

2) Whittingham has “a lot left in the tank”​

Being a 66-year-old coach, many fans and pundits alike have questioned how long Whittingham will be the head coach at Michigan for. By the sounds of it, Whittingham doesn’t plan on quitting anytime soon.
“I wasn’t sure if I was finished or not,” Whittingham said, reflecting on leaving Utah. “(I’ve got) a lot left in the tank … (Michigan is) definitely a top-five job in the country without a doubt … I’m just elated to be here.
“I still got a lot of energy and if the right opportunity came, I’d be all in on that.”
Whittingham signed a five-year deal with the Wolverines, so it doesn’t sound like he plans on having an early retirement by any means. Very reassuring to hear this from him.

3) The immediate priorities​

When asked what his first plans as head coach of the Wolverines will be, Whittingham was quick to give another great answer — roster retention, which includes the current players and the incoming recruits in the 2026 class.
“Roster retention is job No. 1,” he said. “It’s all about players. If you got good players, you got a chance.”
Whittingham also mentioned later in the press conference that he met with quarterback Bryce Underwood earlier this morning for 45 minutes. He said he did “a lot of listening” and wanted to learn about Underwood and his family, and what thinks are important to him.
“It was a great conversation,” Whittingham said. “Special young man. The quarterback has to have that ‘it’ factor, and Bryce has that ‘it’ factor. His ceiling is very high, and the offense we’re going to bring in here, I think is going to suit him to a T.”

4) Speaking of the offense he’s going to bring in…​

Whittingham didn’t provide any specific names, but he did mention he is planning on bringing in guys he has worked with in the past and that “you gotta bring in guys you’re familiar with and you trust, that’s always a starting point.” Some of the names that have been linked to Whittingham thus far include Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck, BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill and Utah offensive line coach Jim Harding, to name a few.
At the same time, Whittingham acknowledged there are “some excellent coaches” currently with the program and that “there will be some faces that stay on” to help bridge the staffs together. “I would anticipate 7-8 new guys and 2-3 holdovers” is what he said, specifically, about what he expects the coaching staff to look like.
One of the rumored holdovers is running backs coach Tony Alford. When asked about him, specifically, Whittingham called Alford a “tremendous football coach.” Whittingham worked with Tony’s brother, Aaron, at Utah before he passed away in 2013, so he has familiarity with Tony and his family.
“I have a ton of respect for Tony and we’ll see how things work out in that direction,” Whittingham said.

5) Recruiting the state of Michigan will be another priority​

When asked by Maize n Brew’s Matt Hartwell about recruiting the state of Michigan, Whittingham said he and his staff will emphasize developing relationships with high school coaches to be able to recruit the best players in the Mitten State. He also mentioned dividing up the state among his coaching staff to get “plenty of coverage.”
“You always want to take care of your own backyard,” Whittingham said.
He also spoke about casting “a wide net” on the recruiting trail and going “coast to coast” to find the best players possible for the team. It sounds like that will also be reflected in his coaching staff, as he mentioned his desire to have a “diverse staff rooted in many different places in the country” to be able to recruit from the West Coast to the East Coast.

Other quick notes…​

• Whittingham “didn’t have any hesitation” taking this job despite all the issues within the program and athletic department, and with there not being a full-time president in place as of today. “I got no doubt that everything is going to be handled properly … I’ve got full confidence we’ll come out here just fine.”
  
  
• On what to expect from his teams at Michigan: “Our team will fall in line with what Michigan is used to … what you can expect, physicality will be our calling card.” He detailed how he believes in running the football and defending the run” and that if you control the line of scrimmage, things should work out more often than not. “Physicality, toughness and grit” are three words he used as well.
  
  
• When asked about the resources he will have at Michigan, Whittingham said it is “absolutely” exciting and that “job No. 2 is to get with the right folks and get the resources we need to put the roster together and build it from there.” NIL will surely be a focal point for Whittingham moving forward with the “top tier” resources he will have.
  
  
• Expectations year in and year out will be to make the College Football Playoff. “That’s my expectation … that’s the bar.”
  
  
• ”Family culture, without a doubt” is what you can expect out of a Whittingham-led program. “I believe in family.” One of his mantras is: “We love the players, the players love each other.” It is “about the football team, there’s nobody above the team … if we’ve got everyone on that page, that’ll be a very positive thing.”
  
  • “My culture is going to be with the players. That’s what I’m concerned with, the players.” He also mentioned how it’s up to the older players to set the standard for the younger players and the incoming recruits, saying the players are there to set the standard. “You will become us.”

 

[Pittie Petey]

Kyle Whittingham didn’t overcomplicate things when he spoke about quarterback Bryce Underwood at his introductory press conference on Sunday, but he was clear about how important their first meeting was.

The new Michigan head coach said he spent about 45 minutes with Underwood on Sunday morning prior to the press conference, and he explained exactly how that conversation went.

“I did a lot of listening,” Whittingham said. “I wanted to get feedback from him. I wanted to get to know him — everything from growing up, family, what’s important to him. It was a great conversation.”

Whittingham said the meeting wasn’t about stepping in and taking control, especially with the team still preparing for the Citrus Bowl. Instead, he stressed that his role right now is to stay in the background and let the current staff finish the season.

But as it pertains to Underwood himself, Whittingham didn’t hesitate to praise both the player and the person. He repeatedly referred to the freshman quarterback as “special” and pointed to the traits he believes matter most at the position.

“He’s a special young man,” Whittingham said. “A quarterback’s got to have an ‘it’ factor, and Bryce has that ‘it’ factor. Along with a ton of talent — big, strong kid, 6-foot-4, 225-plus pounds. His ceiling is very high.”

Whittingham also tied that belief directly to Michigan’s future offensive plans, saying the system being brought in will match Underwood’s skillset perfectly.

“The offense we’re going to bring in here is going to suit him to a T,” Whittingham said. “I think he’s going to really, really excel and have a great experience here.”

While an offensive coordinator has yet to be named for the Wolverines, Whittingham did explain how the base offensive package will be 11 personnel — one running back, one tight end and three wide receivers — and that Michigan fans can expect to see a spread formation. Our own Trevor Woods will have a story in the near future regarding what exactly to expect, but there’s no question Underwood would benefit in this offense.

Whittingham made it clear that the pair’s initial conversation was about building a relationship first, not making promises or pushing an agenda. In a time when quarterback situations can change quickly after a coaching transition, Whittingham’s comments reflected a steady, direct approach.

 

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[My Spot]

 

[Corona]

lmao

 

[Frank23]

 

[FyrFytr998]

 

[Based God]

You cant spell 10th place without SEC

I was told by the talking heads that SEC teams only take "quality losses" which are basically as good as wins and that even the bottom of the SEC would dominate the other conferences.

 

[FyrFytr998]

 

[Pittie Petey]

Young Bryce and the Manning kid over here looking like they pursuing the early days of a blossoming courtship down in Orlando, what the fuck

Arch is the bottom!

 

[Pittie Petey]

Urbz ready to switch sides to the good guys

 

[My Spot]

 

[FyrFytr998]

Young Bryce and the Manning kid over here looking like they pursuing the early days of a blossoming courtship down in Orlando, what the fuck

Arch is the bottom!

Young JaBryce fittin to piss Jordan off with them New Balance on his feet and not being signed with them. He’s no Cooper Flagg, lol.

 

[Pittie Petey]

I'm bout to get kicked outta the Breaking Kayfabe group...

 

[Pittie Petey]

Young JaBryce fittin to piss Jordan off with them New Balance on his feet and not being signed with them. He’s no Cooper Flagg, lol.

Dad shoes is swag now, I dont understand this younger generation LoL

 

[FyrFytr998]

If you’re not watching App State vs. Ga. Southern right now. I question your commitment to the college game, lol.

 

[FyrFytr998]

Dad shoes is swag now, I dont understand this younger generation LoL

Kids are dumb. Now you got players wearing white eye black in the sidelines looking like fucking clowns.