New Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham will not coach the Wolverines against Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl; interim coach Biff Poggi will lead the team. Poggi stepped in after Sherrone Moore’s firing and has been pivotal during this transition. Whittingham, who was hired following his successful tenure at Utah, will attend the game but won’t assume a coaching role. His official debut as head coach is set for the 2026 season opener, with significant recruiting work ahead.
