Michigan Football Coach Kyle Whittingham Joins, Talks Bryce Underwood, Spring Ball, and NIL

Michigan Football Coach Kyle Whittingham Joins, Talks Bryce Underwood, Spring Ball, and NIL

April 30, 2026 · 35 min

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Kyle Whittingham discusses his new role as Michigan football coach, Bryce Underwood's development, and the importance of NIL in college sports.

On the latest episode of The Blue Print, Jake Butt and Devin Gardner are giving you some of their final thoughts on Michigan’s Spring Game and then, we’ve got the new head coach of Michigan football, Kyle Whittingham on the show! Kyle talks about how he ended up in Ann Arbor, what it was like getting that initial phone call, and why Michigan has always been a program he’s respected.He also shares his thoughts on the importance of remaining highly competitive in the NIL space as well as some of the big changes that could be headed the sport’s way. Then, we get into quarterback Bryce Underwood and his ongoing development. Kyle talks about the difficult situation that Bryce was thrown into, the areas where he needs to improve as well as the characteristics that could make him great. All that PLUS: Michigan’s elite running back duo, Coach’s extensive background in football, the importance of playing the guys that give you the best chance to win and much much more!Get to know the new face of Michigan football, Kyle Whittingham, right here on the BLUE PRINT!

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Hosts: Jake Butt, Devin Gardner

Guest: Kyle Whittingham

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