The Michigan Wolverines football program has secured a defensive powerhouse with the addition of Jay Hill as their new defensive coordinator, bringing a wealth of coaching experience and proven success to Ann Arbor.

Newly appointed head coach Kyle Whittingham has made a strategic move by recruiting Hill, his longtime colleague from their Utah coaching days, to lead the Wolverines' defensive strategy. Hill's impressive background includes a remarkable nine-year tenure at Weber State, where he established himself as the winningest coach in the program's history with an outstanding 68-39 record.

Most recently, Hill served as defensive coordinator and associate head coach at BYU, playing a pivotal role in the Cougars' success. His leadership was particularly evident in their recent Pop-Tarts Bowl victory over Georgia Tech, showcasing his ability to develop and motivate defensive talent at the highest levels of college football.

Hill's connection with Whittingham runs deep, spanning over a dozen years when they worked together at Utah from 2001-2013. During that period, Hill progressed from a graduate assistant to special teams coordinator, building a strong professional relationship that has now culminated in this significant coaching transition.

A true Utah native, Hill was born in Lehi and has spent his entire coaching career in the Beehive State. His journey includes coaching stops in Salt Lake City, Weber State in Ogden, and most recently BYU in Provo, bringing a comprehensive understanding of Utah's football landscape to his new role at Michigan.

The hiring of Jay Hill represents more than just a coaching change; it signals Michigan's commitment to building a competitive, strategically minded defensive unit. With his proven track record of developing championship-caliber defenses and his long-standing relationship with Whittingham, Hill appears poised to make an immediate impact on the Wolverines' football program.