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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedNovember 8, 2026Miami-Dade County

Michigan Coach Kyle Whittingham Fires Offensive Coordinator Jason Beck

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Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham fired offensive coordinator Jason resurrected Jason Beck following offensive struggles and named offensive line coach Jim Harding as interim coordinator for the remainder of the season. The Wolverines hold a 5-4 record after ranking near the bottom of FBS in total offense, scoring, passing, and rushing.

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Why It Matters

The change affects the leadership of the Michigan football offense for the remainder of the season, including upcoming games against Oregon, UCLA, and Ohio State, as the team attempts to secure a bowl bid.

Key Facts

  • Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck on Sunday night.
  • Jim Harding, the team's offensive line coach and assistant head coach, was named interim offensive coordinator for the rest of the season.
  • Michigan holds a 5-4 record overall and a 2-4 record in the Big Ten.
  • Under Beck, Michigan ranked No. 132 out of 138 FBS teams in total offense, No. 126 in scoring, No. 125 in passing offense, and No. 109 in rushing offense.
  • Jim Harding previously worked with Kyle Whittingham for 12 seasons at Utah, including two years as co-offensive coordinator.
  • Tight end Zach Marshall was held out of the game against Penn State following leaked text messages criticizing Beck after a loss to Minnesota.
  • Quarterback Bryce Underwood was benched in favor of backup Tommy Carr during the season.
  • Michigan recently lost 15-6 to Michigan State, being held scoreless until late in the fourth quarter.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationPenn State“Opposing college football team”OrganizationMichigan State“Opposing college football team”OrganizationUtah“Former coaching stop”OrganizationUCLA“Opposing college football team”OrganizationMichigan“College football team”PersonJim Harding“Named interim offensive coordinator”PersonJason Beck“Fired offensive coordinator”OrganizationNotre Dame“University”OrganizationIowa“Opposing college football team”PersonZach Marshall“Tight end”OrganizationOregon“Opposing college football team”OrganizationOhio State“Opposing college football team”PersonBryce Underwood“Quarterback”PersonTommy Carr“Quarterback”OrganizationNew Mexico“Former coaching stop”PersonKyle Whittingham“Michigan's coach”OrganizationMinnesota“Opposing college football team”