What happened: An online survey of Michigan football fans revealed that 89 percent want head coach Kyle Whittingham dismissed amid a disappointing debut campaign in Ann Arbor. Frustration has centered on sideline engagement and communication issues with players and staff during a 5-4 start.

Why it matters: The discontent follows internal turmoil, including Whittingham's decision to fire offensive coordinator Jason Beck after an offensive regression against Michigan State. Michigan enters a challenging closing stretch as a against Oregon on Saturday, with further matchups against UCLA and Oregon threatening to push the program under .500.

What to watch: Michigan visits Autzen Stadium to face Oregon on Saturday before concluding the regular season against UCLA and Oregon.