SALT LAKE CITY – Immediately following the Friday afternoon news that University of Utah head football coach Kyle Whittingham will be stepping down, social media users began chiming in.

The outpouring of love and support for the program’s all-time wins leader was tremendous.

Live Reaction – Kyle Whittingham retires as head coach of Utah football https://t.co/hpFOOKHNpK

— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) December 12, 2025

One of the 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 to do it🏆

Just a few of the numbers behind Kyle Whittingham’s legendary career. #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/5qRoGVAgmR

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) December 12, 2025

BREAKING: Kyle Whittingham has retired as head coach of Utah football.

— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) December 12, 2025

It's the end of an INCREDIBLE e

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