Not even 24 hours following the Wolverines’ embarrassing 15-6 loss to Michigan State at The Big House in which they only compiled 192 total yards, went 2-of-10 on third down and only scored a touchdown in garbage time against one of the worst defenses in all of college football, the Michigan football program is moving in a new direction offensively.
As reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham has fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck.
Michigan has struggled consistently on offense all season long. The Wolverines rank near the bottom in nearly every offensive category across the FBS, including:
- Total offense: No. 132 (out of 138)
- Scoring offense: No. 126
- Rushing offense: No. 109
- Passing offense: No. 125
- Total number of first downs: No. 124
- Red zone offense: No. 129
Beck was one of Whittingham’s first hires at Michigan, with Beck coming over from Utah. The Utes’ were ranked No. 6 nationally in 2025 by averaging 478.6 yards per game, second in rushing offense with 269.8 rushing yards per game and 37 rushing touchdowns, and No. 5 in scoring offense, averaging 41.1 points per game. All that — combined with all the talent on the roster — makes Michigan’s lack of success on offense all that more baffling.
“Well, last year, Jason was exceptional. And we had exceptional results. And so I’m not going to say that he’s struggling,” Whittingham said after the Indiana loss, showing faith in a coach that Michigan’s fanbase has lost belief in.
Given Beck’s success calling plays at Utah and his previous success at New Mexico (the Lobos ranked No. 5 in the FBS in rushing offense in 2024, averaging 253.6 yards per game), Michigan fans were excited for Beck to come in get the most of Bryce Underwood and a young Michigan offense.
That excitement has turned into fury in less than two months, with Beck leading a Michigan offense that has been one of the worst in college football this season.
It’s unclear where Michigan goes from here. Aside from Hill, the rest of this coaching staff still needs to prove they are worth keeping around next season, Whittingham included.
Stay with Maize n Brew for what’s next. There’s never a dull moment when it comes to Michigan football.
