Michigan fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck

Sport · First reported 9 Nov, 02:07 · Updated 14:04

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Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham dismissed offensive coordinator Jason Beck and named Jim Harding interim coordinator for the rest of the season. The coverage links the move to the team’s offensive struggles and recent loss to Michigan State.

Whittingham said the offense’s results had not met expectations and appointed offensive line coach Jim Harding as interim coordinator for the rest of the season.
The report says Beck is owed $7 million in contract pay and $3.1 million in retention bonuses; it also ranks Michigan near the bottom of FBS teams in several offensive categories.
Michigan lost 15-6 to Michigan State, and the coverage reports Beck was fired following that defeat.

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Key facts

Michigan record: 5-4 overall and 2-4 in the Big Ten, according to the report.
Interim coordinator: Jim Harding, Michigan’s offensive line coach and assistant head coach.
Reported amount owed to Beck: $7 million in contract pay plus $3.1 million in retention bonuses.
Recent result: Michigan lost 15-6 to Michigan State.