Utah has made a record-high six appearances in the Las Vegas Bowl, and coach Kyle Whittingham has been on its sideline for all of them.

Two days later, Kyle Whittingham stepped down as head football coach at the University of Utah after 21 seasons. Many assumed that Whittingham was going to retire, but The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel first reported that day that Whittingham “is not retiring, and could seek other coaching opportunities.”

The Utes expect a seamless transition when Morgan Scalley takes control of the Utah football program. Here's what Kyle Whittingham and his players are saying about the team's next head coach.

SALT LAKE CITY — Like much of his coaching career, Kyle Whittingham's back was against the wall Thursday afternoon — literally. Kyle Whittingham announced his decision to step away as Utah's head coach. Whittingham, a 21-season veteran, cited the program's strong position for his departure.

In first interview with the media since stepping down as Utah’s head coach, Whittingham spoke about his decision and what the future holds

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham is stepping down from his post, the school announced on Friday. Whittingham, 66, has been Utah's coach since 2005 and has been with the program as a position coach since 1994. Morgan Scalley, a Utah assistant since 2007 and Whittingham's defensive coordinator since 2016, will take over as head coach.

If Michigan wants order and wins, Kyle Whittingham should be the Wolverines' next phone call, Tribune columnist Gordon Monson writes.

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham isn’t fully sold on stepping away from the game just yet. Earlier this month, Whittingham announced he would step down as the Utes’ head football coach following the Las Vegas Bowl, ending a 21-season run leading the program.

After 21 years of being the head football coach at the University of Utah, Kyle Whittingham announced stepping down. Fans at the University of Utah campus said they will miss Coach Whittingham.

Although he's stepping away from a Utah team he's coached for 22 seasons, Kyle Whittingham hasn't ruled out a return to coaching.

Michigan appears to have missed out on top candidates like Kalen DeBoer and Kenny Dillingham, but there are still a few solid options out there including long time Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham.