Utah alleges breach of contract in lawsuit against Michigan TE coach Freddie Whittingham
Freddie Whittingham signed a two-year contract with Michigan on Jan. 7, 2026.
The University of Utah has filed a lawsuit against former tight ends coach Freddie Whittingham, alleging breach of contract. Whittingham took a staff position with his brother, Michigan's head coach Kyle Whittingham, who was hired as Michigan's head coach on December 26, 2025. The lawsuit, filed on August 3, 2025, claims that Freddie Whittingham abandoned his position at Utah, for which he was under contract through January 2027, without providing written notice of resignation and paying liquidated damages.
Utah is seeking $300,000 in breach of contract damages and a minimum of $1 million in punitive damages. The suit also alleges that Freddie Whittingham actively recruited Utah players and recruits to Michigan while still employed at Utah.
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