REPORT: Kyle Whittingham Stealing Coaches from BYU and Utah; Jay Hill and Jason Beck Gone?

About This Video
In this video, John Kurtz reacts to early reporting that Kyle Whittingham is targeting BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill and Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck as he builds his first staff at Michigan. He explains why both coaches are so valuable, how Whittingham’s long relationships with them play into this, and why Michigan’s brand and platform make these jobs extremely hard to turn down. John also breaks down what this would mean for Morgan Scalley’s debut season at Utah, BYU’s defensive identity, the transfer portal stakes at quarterback, and how much Whittingham’s Utah legacy could change if he guts his old program on his way to the Big Ten.

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Timestamps
00:06 – Kyle Whittingham to Michigan: early reports of him targeting BYU and Utah assistants
01:08 – Why this could create massive ripple effects across both programs (and the whole state)
01:56 – Two competing narratives: did Utah force out a legend or make the right long-term play?
02:46 – Utah fan viewpoint: trading Whittingham 1.0 for a decade-plus of Scally 2.0
03:40 – Jay Hill’s history with Whittingham and why he’s a logical DC target at Michigan
04:29 – Wink Martindale, big-name options, and why Whitt usually prefers guys he already trusts
05:20 – Jason Beck’s offensive turnaround at Utah and the awkwardness of poaching him
06:09 – On3/Pete Nakos report: Jason Beck “emerges as the target” for Michigan OC
06:54 – Jay Hill “expected to be a top name” and why BYU is gearing up for a fight
07:39 – Reading the wording: why John thinks it’ll be tough for BYU or Utah to keep these guys
08:27 – If Beck goes… what happens to Devin Dampier, Bryce Underwood, and Utah’s QB room?
09:24 – Could Michigan just “recreate Utah East” and how brutal that would be for Ute fans
10:04 – Portal opens January 2: why staff moves have to happen fast for roster retention
10:59 – Final thoughts, what John is watching next, and how Big 12/Utah/BYU fans should feel

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