Michigan fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck

Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham dismissed offensive coordinator Jason Beck on Sunday, a day after the Wolverines lost 15-6 to Michigan State, and appointed offensive line coach Jim Harding interim coordinator for the rest of the season.

Whittingham said the offense’s results had not met expectations and that he believed a change in leadership was required. Michigan announced Harding would take over for the remainder of the season. Harding worked with Whittingham for 12 seasons at Utah, including two years as co-offensive coordinator.

The Wolverines ranked 132nd among 138 Football Bowl Subdivision teams in total offense, according to reports on their season performance. They had been held scoreless in the first half of three consecutive home games, and against Michigan State they scored their only touchdown with 1:35 remaining. Michigan finished with 192 yards, according to reports.

Beck joined Michigan after serving as Utah’s offensive coordinator. His Utah offense ranked among the nation’s top five in total offense, rushing and scoring in 2025, but Michigan struggled to produce comparable results. The Wolverines also changed quarterbacks during the season, replacing Bryce...