Michigan fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck after poor season results

Michigan has fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck a day after losing 15-6 to rival Michigan State. Head coach Kyle Whittingham confirmed the move on Sunday, stating that the results had not matched the desired outcome for the offense.

Beck, who was the highest-paid offensive coordinator in the country at $3 million per season, was brought from Utah to help develop five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood. The pairing failed to click, and the offense ranked near the bottom of the Football Bowl Subdivision in scoring and yards per game.

Jim Harding will serve as interim offensive coordinator for the remainder of the season. Beck’s tenure included a controversial clock ruling in his first game and a shift in starting quarterbacks, but the team struggled with rushing and passing metrics.

Beck signed a three-year deal worth $9.15 million plus a $1.74 million signing bonus. His contract stipulates that Michigan will owe him the full value of the contract for termination without cause.

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