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Utah coach Kyle Whittingham declines to speculate on USC job

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham is already considered a frontrunner by oddsmakers to become USC’s next coach. But Whittingham refused to be drawn into discussions about the job Tuesday.

“I never make any comments on any job speculation, one way or another,” Whittingham said. ““Why speculate on speculation? It doesn’t make sense.

“That seems to be the safest route to go.”

A cynic might say Whittingham left the door open to interview for the job without contradicting himself. Either way, he is expected to be a hot name for the job throughout the season, especially this week because USC hosts the No.