Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham said Monday that now is not the time for coordinator changes regarding the Wolverines' offense. The team has struggled significantly this season, ranking 118th in scoring and 130th in total offense.
The offensive struggles were evident during Michigan's overtime loss to No. 4 Indiana on Saturday. Despite a defensive unit that leads the nation in yards per play allowed, the offense mustered only six points. During the game, true freshman quarterback Tommy Carr committed turnovers on the Michigan end of the field that allowed Indiana to score two field goals. The Wolverines' offense also struggled to move the ball, managing only 12 yards in eight plays during overtime and seeing one field goal drive travel only two yards.
The team's offensive statistics include ranking 123rd in yards per play, 101st in rushing, 111th in yards per carry, and 118th in passing efficiency. Additionally, Michigan is second-to-last in explosives, one position ahead of Michigan State. Previous struggles involved sophomore Bryce Underwood, who was benched the week prior after throwing six interceptions and five touchdowns during the first half of the season. Against Minnesota and Penn State, Underwood was a combined 15-of-32 for 144 yards with no touchdowns and four interceptions.
The current offensive coordinator, Jason Beck, has not seen the unit click into place. While Whittingham has filled his staff with individuals from Utah and BYU, he does not have a long history with Beck; their first season together was at Utah in 2025. Beck previously served as a coordinator at New Mexico in 2024 and Syracuse in 2023. During his time at New Mexico, his unit finished fourth in yards per play under Devon Dampier.
Michigan's upcoming schedule includes matchups against Rutgers, Michigan State, Oregon, No. 7 UCLA, and No. 2 Ohio State. Both UCLA and Ohio State rank among the top 10 nationally in scoring defense.
