{
  "id": 19039387,
  "title": "Michigan Makes Long-Awaited Coaching Change Amid Offensive Struggles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/michigan-makes-long-awaited-coaching-change-amid-offensive-struggles",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T22:54:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/michigan-makes-long-awaited-coaching-change-amid-offensive-struggles-12684585"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michigan has made an overdue coaching change due to persistent struggles on the offensive side of the ball. Despite efforts from Bryce Underwood and Tommy Carr, the Wolverines have consistently failed to produce a consistent offensive performance this season. Offensive coordinator Jason Beck has come under scrutiny for the team's inability to find success. Following a particularly disappointing 15-6 loss to Michigan State, head coach Kyle Whittingham expressed his frustration with the team's performance, stating that it was potentially the most disappointing game he has witnessed while coaching. Just a day after the loss, Whittingham announced that Beck would be fired as the offensive coordinator. Michigan's struggles are evident in their rankings, placing them in the bottom-two of the Big Ten in key offensive statistics such as total yards per game and points per game. It remains to be seen who will take over as the interim offensive coordinator, but the upcoming schedule, including matchups against ranked teams like Oregon, UCLA, and Ohio State, will present significant challenges for the offensive unit.",
  "summary": "Michigan has reportedly decided to fire offensive coordinator Jason Beck after the team's ugly loss on Saturday to Michigan State.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}