Kyle Whittingham says he 'can't come up with one positive offensively' after Michigan's 15-6 home loss to Michigan State

Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham expressed deep disappointment in his team's offensive performance following a 15-6 home loss to Michigan State. The Wolverines fell to 5-4 on Saturday, with Michigan State holding a 0-5 record in Big Ten play. Whittingham had no positive remarks to make about the offense during his postgame news conference.

Whittingham stated that the performance was three steps back, with the team struggling to run the ball and throw effectively. Michigan had just 13 first downs and averaged less than 2 yards per rush. Quarterback Tommy Carr went 14-for-26 for 138 passing, but also threw two interceptions. The team turned the ball over four times and failed to make any third-down conversions, with a mere 2-of-10 success rate on third downs.

Whittingham emphasized that he couldn't identify a single positive aspect of the offensive play, describing it as a brutal performance. He expressed frustration and disappointment, admitting it was the most frustrated he had been after a game as a head coach. Whittingham also noted that he couldn't recall a time when his team didn't give up a touchdown and lost the game.

Michigan State's performance was characterized by five field goals, leaving Michigan with a 5-4 overall record and 2-4 in the Big Ten. The loss was particularly disappointing for the Wolverines, as they had struggled to score more than 21 points against power conference opponents all season. Prior to this game, Michigan's only win against a power conference opponent was a 28-21 victory over Rutgers in Week 9.

Whittingham deferred any decisions regarding offensive coordinator changes until the end of the season. He expressed the need to see results before making such decisions, as the business is result-driven. The upcoming three games against No. 23 Oregon, No. 8 UCLA, and No. 12 Ohio State could prove challenging for Michigan, as they are underdogs in all three contests. With only one more win needed to secure a bowl game, the Wolverines face a tough road ahead.