What happened: Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham said reviewing game tape from a 15-6 loss to Michigan State convinced him to fire offensive coordinator Jason Beck immediately. Whittingham emphasized that the decision stemmed entirely from his own film analysis without outside influence. The Wolverines generated only 152 total yards in the defeat, marking their sixth game in seven outings scoring 21 points or fewer.
Why it matters: The Wolverines rank 132nd nationally in total offense at 302.6 yards per game after rotating between Bryce Underwood and freshman Tommy Carr at quarterback. Beck, who arrived alongside Whittingham from Utah, is owed a buyout that could reach $10.1 million depending on contractual mitigation factors.
By the numbers: Michigan ranks 126th in scoring offense at 19.6 points per game and 132nd in total offense at 302.6 yards per game. The Wolverines have scored more than 21 points in only two games this season and sit 17th in the Big Ten in total offensive production.
What to watch: Michigan travels to Autzen Stadium to face No. 19 Oregon on Saturday with bowl eligibility at stake.