Whittingham’s Rocky Start in Ann Arbor | Michigan Wolverines Football News

Michigan’s head coach Kyle Whittingham endured a brutal debut, as his team barely eked out a 13-12 win over underdog Western Michigan on a controversial, last-second Hail Mary that added a second back onto the clock. The offense struggled mightily, drawing scathing criticism—including one analyst calling it “sickening”—and fans are already debating whether quarterback Tommy Carr should’ve started over Bryce Underwood. Whittingham defended himself against claims he pressured players to return despite medical advice, insisting he respects the medical staff’s decisions. With the season just beginning, this nail-biting opener has thrust the Wolverines—and their new coach—into the spotlight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bcbf0e9dc4b179dc