(Ann Arbor) — Multiple reports confirm that former Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham will be hired as the new head football coach at the University of Michigan.

An official announcement from the University is expected to made later Friday.

The 66-year-old Whittingham went 177-88 in 21 full seasons leading the Utes. He announced he would step down from the Utah program earlier this month, but in his comments, Whittingham indicated he was not retiring, as he joked he was entering “the transfer portal.” The wording of his departure as “stepping down” combined with his comments hinted at another potential head coaching job.

Michigan fired head coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 after “credible evidence” showed Moore had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. After the firing, Moore was arrested and later charged with a third-degree felony for home invasion and two misdemeanors related to going to the staff member’s apartment.

It is expected Whittingham will attend Michigan’s Citrus Bowl game in Florida, when the Wolverines face Texas on December 31. Biff Poggi will serve as the interim coach for that game.