Michigan is searching for a new head football coach following the recent dismissal of Sherrone Moore, and the school has reportedly identified its top candidate. ESPN’s Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel reported on Friday that Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham has “emerged as the focus” of Michigan’s search for a new head coach. It is believed that a deal could come together rather quickly if University of Michigan officials give the green light to athletic director Warde Manuel to make Whittingham an offer. Michigan fired Moore for cause on Dec. 10 after an investigation determined that he allegedly engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Whittingham announced earlier this month that he has decided to step down as the head coach at Utah following the Utes’ game against Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl on New Year’s Eve. The 66-year-old is not planning to retire, however, as he joked that he is entering the transfer portal. Whittingham has been the head coach at Utah for 21 seasons. He has an ove
