# WHOA: Former Utah Utes Coach REVEALS Kyle Whittingham tried to bring Byrd Ficklin to Michigan

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Podcast: [Locked On Utes - Daily Podcast On Utah Utes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-utes-daily-podcast-on-utah-utes-812380)
Published: 2026-07-27T10:00:00+00:00
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Utah Utes fend off Michigan’s aggressive push for Byrd Ficklin, keeping one of college football’s most electrifying QB duos intact. Can the dynamic combination of Ficklin and Devin Dampier propel the Utes to national prominence as Big 12 contenders, despite heavy transfer losses to Kyle Whittingham’s new Michigan program? JT Wistrcill and the Wild Ute break down Utah’s roster shakeups, spotlighting players like Braden Pagan and Lance Holtzclaw as key replacements for the likes of JJ Buchanan and John Henry Daly. The conversation covers Michigan’s daunting schedule under Whittingham, Utah’s depth at skill positions, and expectations for the season ahead. How will the Utes’ “slept-on” status and favorable schedule fuel their playoff pursuit—and could a dream Utah-Michigan postseason clash at Rice-Eccles be in the cards?ion this fall? Follow the show: @LockedOnUtes Follow: JT @Jtwistrcill Photo Credit: Imagn Images via Reuters Connect Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOUtes?sid=YouTube. Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never-ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Listener Survey We've put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go to https://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app an…

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