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Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 4:31 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck

Summary

Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham parted ways with offensive coordinator Jason Beck following a disappointing 15-6 loss to Michigan State. Whittingham, who initially intended to retain Beck, reassessed the team's struggling performance and ranked last in several offensive categories this season. He has promoted offensive line coach Jim Harding to serve as interim play caller for the remainder of the year. The Wolverines are currently 5-4 overall and face challenges with their offense, having been unable to adapt to the necessary personnel this season.

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By the Numbers

•Kyle Whittingham fires Jason Beck after a loss to Michigan State.
•Beck's offense ranked among the lowest in the nation.
•Jim Harding is promoted to interim offensive coordinator.
•Michigan's record is 5-4 with two games left in the season.

Latest Updates

4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham didn't plan to fire Jason Beck. Then he turned on MSU tape

What they're saying

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"My job is to make decisions that I believe are in the best interest of the program, no matter how difficult they may be," Kyle Whittingham said.
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