The Michigan football offensive experiment under head coach Kyle Whittingham appears to be taking a massive shift.
Less than 24 hours after Whittingham had announced that he didn't plan on changing anything in regards to offensive coordinator Jason Beck until after the season, he changed course it appears. According to a report from ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel, Whittingham has fired Jason Beck.
No announcement has come from the school as of yet, and there's no indication as to who will take over with three games remaining.
Sources: Michigan has fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck. pic.twitter.com/NxLUgeRc0N
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 8, 2026
Beck had overseen the No. 4 total offense and No. 2 rushing offense each of the past two seasons at New Mexico and then Utah.
However, through nine games in Ann Arbor, Michigan has the No. 132 offense with the No. 109 rushing offense -- a far cry from both where the Wolverines were last year, as well as Utah or New Mexico under Beck.
More to this story as it develops.
Update via Michigan
University of Michigan J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach Kyle Whittingham announced Sunday (Nov. 8) that offensive coordinator Jason Beck has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately.
“The results have not matched our desired outcome, and I felt that a change in leadership was required for our offense,” said Whittingham. “We need to put our offensive players and the entire team in the best possible position to be successful.
“We appreciate the hard work and effort that Jason has dedicated to the program,” added Whittingham. “Jason is a great man and coach, and unfortunately, it did not work out the way that we wanted it to at Michigan. We wish Jason and his family nothing but the best in the future.”
Jim Harding will serve as the interim offensive coordinator for the remainder of the regular season. Whittingham will conduct a national search for the program’s next offensive coordinator.
This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck, per report
