Overview
- Michigan dismissed offensive coordinator Jason Beck on Sunday after a 15-6 loss to Michigan State that featured just 192 yards and what Whittingham called clear offensive regression on the game film.
- Offensive line coach Jim Harding, who worked with Whittingham at Utah, will serve as interim offensive coordinator for the final three regular-season games against Oregon, UCLA and Ohio State.
- Whittingham reopened the quarterback competition this week and said Tommy Carr and Bryce Underwood will compete to start at Oregon as the staff seeks immediate offensive fixes.
- The offense ranked near the bottom of FBS this season — roughly No. 132 of 138 in total offense and similarly low in passing and scoring — a primary reason Whittingham cited for the midseason change.
- Beck’s multi-year contract creates a large financial burden for Michigan, with reports of a roughly $10.1–10.2 million buyout that will shape the program’s short-term staffing and a planned national search for a permanent play-caller.