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Kyle Whittingham Wants Ohio State-Michigan Rivalry to Be Intense, Not Fueled by Hatred: “I Don’t Think There’s Any Place for That Personally”

New Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham calls for a more civil Ohio State-Michigan rivalry

By · Published July 31, 2026 at 13:30 UTC · Updated July 31, 2026 at 15:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Fox News · The Detroit News · 247Sports · The New York Times · freep.com · Eleven Warriors.

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What happened

Kyle Whittingham is the new coach of the Michigan Wolverines. He has called for a more civil rivalry with the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Wolverines have had a tumultuous offseason.

The coach's comments come amid a broader discussion about the intensity of the rivalry. Whittingham's remarks were made at the Big Ten Media Days. The Detroit News and Eleven Warriors have covered the story.

The Wolverines have made strides in strength training. The team's staff has noted improvements after addressing 'glaring' concerns. The next step for Whittingham is to translate these improvements into on-field success.

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Questions people are asking

Who is the new coach of the Michigan Wolverines?

Kyle Whittingham

What did Kyle Whittingham say about the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry?

He wants the rivalry to be intense but not fueled by hatred.

What improvements have been made by the Michigan Wolverines?

The team has made strength gains after addressing concerns in this area.

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Kyle Whittingham Michigan Wolverines Ohio State Buckeyes Big Ten College Football

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