Michigan faces offensive struggles after second Big Ten loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 1:15 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Michigan's football team is struggling offensively after suffering their second consecutive loss in Big Ten play, falling 20-14 to Minnesota on October 3. Head coach Kyle Whittingham criticized the team’s performance, highlighting issues including poor execution and a lack of offensive productivity. The Wolverines ranked 122nd nationally in total offense and 105th in scoring, prompting Whittingham to evaluate both players and coaches moving forward. Michigan has a bye this week and will next face Penn State on October 17 as they seek solutions to improve.
- •Michigan is 3-2 overall and 0-2 in Big Ten play.
- •Whittingham's evaluation follows their loss to Minnesota.
- •The Wolverines averaged 315.8 yards and 23.0 points this season.
- •Michigan has a bye week before facing Penn State on October 17.
- •Whittingham noted the need for more effective offensive strategies.
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — After 2nd loss, Michigan offense has 'long ways to go,' Whittingham says
"Head coach Kyle Whittingham’s assessment of the Wolverines’ offense hasn’t changed — it is a problem.
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