Michigan fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck Sunday after the unit's prolonged struggles, with the Wolverines failing to score 20 points in six of nine games. The move comes after a 15-6 loss to Michigan State where Michigan was held scoreless for over 58 minutes.
Beck, who followed first-year coach Kyle Whittingham from Utah, is owed up to $10.1 million per his contract — nearly $7 million in salary and $3.1 million in retention bonuses — believed to be the largest buyout ever for a college assistant. Offensive line coach Jim Harding will serve as interim coordinator.
Whittingham said "results have not matched our desired outcome" and a "change in leadership was required." Michigan averages just 19.6 points and 5 yards per play. A quarterback change from Bryce Underwood to Tommy Carr in October briefly sparked a win at Rutgers, but Carr managed only 138 yards and two interceptions against Michigan State.
Tight end Zack Marshall recently apologized for leaked texts criticizing Beck's scheme. Michigan faces No. 23 Oregon, No. 8 UCLA, and No. 12 Ohio State to close the season.
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