Michigan coach Whittingham defends OC Beck amid offensive struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 3:18 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham stated there is no reason to panic regarding offensive coordinator Jason Beck as the Wolverines prepare to face Rutgers on Saturday, October 31. The team suffered a 13-6 overtime loss to Indiana, marking its third straight defeat. Michigan's offense ranks 130th nationally, averaging 300.6 yards and 20.3 points per game, while the defense ranks third. Whittingham acknowledged problematic play-calling but remains committed to Beck. The decision on the starting quarterback for the Rutgers game, following a change in the recent loss, is still pending, with Whittingham stating it will be finalized in the coming days.
- •Michigan is 4-3 overall and 1-3 in the Big Ten.
- •Wolverines averaged 300.6 yards per game this season.
- •Whittingham indicated no immediate decision on Beck's role.
- •Freshman quarterback Tommy Carr started against Indiana.
- •Next game is against Rutgers at SHI Stadium on October 31.
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan's Whittingham: No 'panic' over OC Jason Beck, no decision on QB
"Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham said this is not the time to “panic” in terms of offensive coordinator Jason Beck.
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