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Michigan's Kyle Whittingham knew it was time to fire Jason Beck after watching film of latest loss

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Lage, L. (2026, November 9). Michigan's Kyle Whittingham knew it was time to fire Jason Beck after watching film of latest loss. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/michigan-s-kyle-whittingham-knew-it-was-time-to-fire-jason-beck-after-watching-film-of-latest-loss/article_b2f74c3f-776f-5751-942e-f879e327bbfe.html

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Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham decided to fire offensive coordinator Jason Beck after reviewing the team's performance in a recent loss to Michigan State. Following the 15-6 defeat, where Michigan was favored but struggled offensively, Whittingham announced Jim Harding as the interim offensive coordinator for the remainder of the season. The Wolverines currently stand at 5-4 overall and 2-4 in Big Ten play, far from their preseason expectations.

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Michigan fired its offensive coordinator Jason Beck following a 15-6 loss to Michigan State on November 8, 2026. Head coach Kyle Whittingham, who left Utah to take over at Michigan in 2026, made the decision after reviewing game film and concluded it was necessary for improvement. According to Beck's contract, he will be paid up to $10.1 million as part of his severance package. Jim Harding is stepping in as interim offensive coordinator for the remainder of the season. The Wolverines' struggles have seen them score less than 20 points in six out of nine games this year, including being held scoreless for over 58 minutes against Michigan State. With three games left in the regular season, Michigan needs to perform well to secure a bowl game eligibility after starting the season ranked 16th nationally.

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“The articles describe different aspects of Kyle Whittingham's tenure at Michigan, with Article A discussing broader issues and concerns about his hiring, while Article B focuses on a specific decision to fire Jason Beck after a loss.”

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Whittingham would not name a starting quarterback for the game against the Ducks.

2026-11-09 · assertive framing · Michigan's Kyle Whittingham knew it was time to fire Jason Beck after watching film of latest loss

Jared Goff threw a go-ahead, 7-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 4:35 left and the Lions made plays on both sides of the ball in a key NFC North matchup.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Goff throws go-ahead touchdown pass to Williams and Lions beat Vikings 19-15 for their 1st loss

If their low-scoring offense doesn’t get in gear in the Motor City on Sunday, it might be tough for the NFC North leaders to keep up with the high-octane Detroit Lions.

2026-10-30 · assertive framing · Vikings and Lions match up NFL's stingiest defense vs. high-scoring offense in NFC North showdown

If Kerby is not activated within the next three weeks, he will not be eligible to play this season.

2026-10-28 · assertive framing · Lions clear Joseph to practice, gives team 21 days to decide whether to put safety on active roster

“I thought we would get it, No. 1,” Campbell said.

2026-10-26 · assertive framing · Lions beat Packers 20-17 on last-play field goal to bail out Dan Campbell's failed 4th-down gamble

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham declined to say who he would start Saturday at his news conference earlier in the week, but Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti said he assumed Carr would start.

2026-10-24 · assertive framing · Tommy Carr starts at QB and Bryce Underwood stands on sideline for Michigan against No. 6 Indiana

This Saturday, the Hoosiers (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) are favored by seven points against Michigan (4-2, 1-2) in the Big House and are expected to win two straight in the series for the first time since 1958-59. “They’ll be feeling pretty good about themselves after that,” he said.

2026-10-22 · assertive framing · No. 6 Indiana flips script on Michigan, becoming a model for college football's winningest to follow

Maybe not, but the nine-time All-Star was impressive and earned a spot in rarified air, The NBA scoring record for a debut was set by Kyrie Irving in 2019, when he had 50 with the Brooklyn Nets.

2026-10-21 · assertive framing · Paul George scores 38 points in a losing debut with the Celtics

It might not have happened if first-year coach Kyle Whittingham didn’t agree to bench Bryce Underwood at halftime and to give Carr a chance to turn around a lackluster offense and perhaps fire up a listless team.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Tommy Carr replaces benched Bryce Underwood, leads Michigan to 21-18 win over Penn State

Underwood also predicted he would win “a couple Heismans and at least one natty,” in an interview on “The Rich Eisen Show,” shortly after signing with Michigan.

2026-10-17 · assertive framing · Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood benched and replaced by Tommy Carr in win over Penn State

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2026-10-29 · Toronto Star

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Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said after watching film of a 15-6 loss to rival Michigan State, he knew it was time to fire offensive coordinator Jason Beck. asserted

it → say → Beck

“It became apparent to me that needed to make the change now,” Whittingham said Monday, a day after making the move. asserted

Whittingham → become → move

Whittingham insisted there was “zero” outside influence in the decision. asserted

Whittingham → insist → decision

He named Jim Harding as interim offensive coordinator for the rest of the season and acknowledged the staff lacks coaches with play-calling experience. asserted

staff → name → experience

The Wolverines (5-4, 2-4 Big Ten) are in the midst of a disappointing season under their first-year coach with three games left, needing to pull off an upset just to be eligible for a bowl after being ranked No. 16 in the preseason AP Top 25. asserted

games → leave → Top

They play at No. 18 Oregon (6-3, 3-2) on Saturday, return home to face No. 4 UCLA and travel to match up with rival and 21st-ranked Ohio State. asserted

They → play → State

Whittingham would not name a starting quarterback for the game against the Ducks. asserted

Whittingham → name → Ducks

Tommy Carr replaced Bryce Underwood in a comeback win against Penn State and both have struggled to lead the offensively challenged team. asserted

both → replace → team

The Wolverines barely avoided being shut out for the first time since 2014 against rival Michigan State, scoring with 1:35 left in a 15-6 loss after being favored to win by two touchdowns. asserted

Wolverines → avoid → touchdowns

Michigan has been held scoreless in the first half three times in a season for the first time since 1979. asserted

Michigan → hold → 1979

Under Beck, the Wolverines were 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. asserted

Wolverines → rank → offense

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