Michigan's new head coach pours cold water on Ohio State rivalry: 'Hate is a strong word'

Kyle Whittingham, Michigan's head football coach, said he wants to defeat Ohio State but has not yet developed the level of animosity toward the program that some fans expect. Whittingham stated that "hate is a strong word" when asked about the rivalry during a recent interview. He acknowledged the intensity of the Michigan-Ohio State matchup while indicating his focus remains on winning games rather than adopting the emotional posture traditionally associated with the rivalry.

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