Report: Whittingham agrees to 5-year deal to coach Michigan
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham agreed to a five-year deal to become Michigan's next sideline boss, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel.
Michigan is reportedly expected to announce the hiring later Friday.
Whittingham announced earlier in December that he planned to step down after 21 seasons at Utah. He is the winningest coach in Utes history, posting a 177-88 record.
It is unclear if Whittingham will continue with his plan to coach Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31. The NCAA transfer portal opens Jan. 2.
Michigan has been searching for a new head coach since firing Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 after an investigation found "credible evidence" that he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.
The Wolverines were previously linked to Alabama's Kalen DeBoer and Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham. However, DeBoer shut down speculation about him leaving Alabama, saying he is very happy at the program. Dillingham signed a five-year contract with Arizona State after the rumors linking him to Michigan emerged.
Biff Poggi is Michigan's interim coach. He said this week he hopes he can become the Wolverines' permanent coach, stating that he wants to "fix this program."
Michigan faces Texas in the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31.