India, Dec. 13 -- Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham is stepping down after 21 seasons as the head of the program. The 66-year-old's last game would be the Las Vegas Bowl.

"The time is right to step down from my position as the head football coach at the University of Utah," Whittingham said in a press release. "It's been an honor and a privilege to lead the program for the past 21 years and I'm very grateful for the relationships forged with all the players and assistant coaches that have worked so hard and proudly worn the drum and feather during our time here."

He further thanked his team and colleagues.

"The opportunity to guide so many talented young men as they pursued their goals-both on and off the field-has truly been a bles...