Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham will step down from his position after the end of the 2025 season, he announced Friday.
Whittingham will coach his final game in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31. He’s the all-time winningest head coach in program history.
Here’s Whittingham’s statement:
The time is right to step down from my position as the head coach at the University of Utah.
It’s been an honor and a privilege to lead this program for the past 21 years and I’m very grateful for the relationships forged with all the players and assistant coaches that have worked so hard and proudly worn the drum and feather during our time here.
The opportunity to guide so many talented young men as they pursued their goals — both on and off the field, has truly been a blessing. Thank you to the University, the Salt Lake community, all of Ute Nation and most of all my wife and family for your unwavering support that has helped make Utah Football what it is today.
Whittingham was hired to replace Urban Meyer after the 2024 season. He was one of the longest-tenured head coaches in all of college football before deciding to step down on Friday.
According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley is the Utes’ head coach in waiting.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
