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Michigan fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck after the team's poor performance in a recent loss to Michigan State. The Wolverines failed to score a touchdown for the first time in 30 years during this game, contributing to their struggles this season where they scored less than 20 points in six out of nine games. As per Beck’s contract, he will receive up to $10.1 million in severance payments. Jim Harding, an offensive line coach, will serve as interim coordinator for the remainder of the season while head coach Kyle Whittingham searches for a replacement.

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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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Jim Harding, an offensive line coach, will take over the position of offensive coordinator on an interim basis for the remainder of the campaign prior to Whittingham kicking off a national hunt for who will replace Beck.

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Whittingham Announces Change to Offensive Coaching Staff » https://t.co/nuHPH8Yzbh https://t.co/5Sn2hEfmWV — Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) November 8, 2026 In Ann Arbor, patience has one hell of an expiration date, and Jason Beck has already run out of time.

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Michigan Fires Offensive Coordinator Jason Beck Following Defeat To Michigan State · assertive framing

Change is coming to Ann Arbor. asserted

Change → come → Arbor

The Michigan Wolverines football program announced Sunday that they have fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck, doing so amid the team’s struggles in the 2026 season. asserted

they → announce → season

One of numerous assistant coaches who became a part of head coach Kyle Whittingham’s staff after he left Utah, Beck was placed on the hot seat as the Wolverines haven’t scored 20 points in six of nine contests, getting more than 28 only once. asserted

Wolverines → become → 28

(RELATED: ‘Angry’ Matt Rhule Fires Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen Amid Nebraska’s 4-Game Losing Streak) asserted

Rhule → fire → Streak

For over 58 minutes Saturday night at Michigan Stadium, the Wolverines were held to zero points, which ultimately led to a 15-6 loss against in-state rival Michigan State. asserted

which → hold → State

It’s the first time in 30 years that the Wolverines have suffered a defeat when not having a touchdown scored on them. asserted

touchdown → ’ → them

According to his contract terms, Beck is slated to be paid up to $10.1 million, with around $7 million being salary and approximately $3.1 million categorized as retention bonuses. uncertain

million → accord → bonuses

Via ESPN, it’s believed to be the largest buyout in the history of college football for an assistant coach. asserted

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who → take → Beck

Beck → announce → time

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