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Michigan fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham has fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck following a 15-6 loss to Michigan State. The decision comes after a struggling season in which the Wolverines offense ranked near the bottom of the nation, including 132nd in total offense and 125th in passing offense.
Beck, who joined Michigan from Utah, was reportedly the highest-paid offensive coordinator in college football, earning approximately $3 million per year. His dismissal could result in a buyout exceeding $10 million, which is believed to be the largest for a college assistant coach. The payout includes roughly $7 million in remaining salary and $3.1 million in retention bonuses.
Jim Harding, the team’s offensive line coach and assistant head coach, has been named interim offensive coordinator for the remainder of the season. Whittingham stated that a change in leadership was necessary to put the players in the best position to succeed. Michigan will conduct a national search for a permanent replacement in 2027.
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Bryce Underwood · Jason Beck · Jim Harding · Kyle Whittingham · Michigan State · Michigan Wolverines
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jason Beck's salary was $3 million per season. www.sltrib.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jason Beck was the highest-paid offensive coordinator in football. www.sltrib.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jim Harding will serve as the interim offensive coordinator. www.sltrib.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Michigan's passing offense ranked at the bottom of the Big Ten. saturdaytradition.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bryce Underwood was benched in favor of Tommy Carr. www.michigandaily.com · www.sltrib.com · saturdaytradition.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Michigan lost to Michigan State 15-6. www.sltrib.com · saturdaytradition.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jason Beck's buyout could be more than $9 million. www.michigandaily.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Michigan fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck. www.michigandaily.com · www.sltrib.com · saturdaytradition.com