Overview
- Multiple outlets report Jay Hill is a top target to become Michigan’s defensive coordinator under Kyle Whittingham, though no hire has been announced.
- Kalani Sitake acknowledged outside interest in his staff and signaled preparedness for turnover after BYU’s Pop-Tarts Bowl win.
- Recent reporting highlights internal options Kelly Poppinga, Jernaro Gilford, Justin Ena and analyst Gary Andersen, plus external candidates Shaun Nua and Pete Kwiatkowski, with Lance Anderson also mentioned.
- Kyle Whittingham told the Deseret News his outreach to Utah and BYU coaches is to be determined as he builds his Big Ten staff.
- Staff movement is already underway at BYU with Gavin Fowler heading to Weber State as defensive coordinator and Eddie Heckard joining Weber as corners coach, while roster decisions and transfer-portal activity loom.