Overview
- Coach Kyle Whittingham removed offensive coordinator Jason Beck this week after reviewing game tape and named offensive-line coach Jim Harding the interim play-caller.
- Michigan travels to Autzen Stadium to face No. 16 Oregon on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1 with the result carrying weight for the Wolverines' postseason hopes.
- The offense has struggled all season, averaging 19.6 points per game and producing just 12 points across its last two home games, while turnovers have been a persistent problem.
- An availability report released Friday listed multiple offensive doubts — tackle Blake Frazier and receiver Channing Goodwin doubtful, plus guard Brady Norton and two tight ends questionable — complicating Harding's first game calling plays.
- Oregon arrives riding momentum from a 41-28 road win at Ohio State led by QB Dylan Raiola, so Michigan's defense will be tested to contain the Ducks while the reworked offense looks to stabilize and protect its young quarterback.