Whittingham Under Fire After Beck Firing

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Whittingham Under Fire After Beck Firing

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Michigan’s head coach Kyle Whittingham faces scrutiny after firing offensive coordinator Jason Beck, the highest‑paid coordinator in the nation. Whittingham signed a five‑year, $41 million contract that includes a $25 million buyout if he is terminated without cause. Fox analyst Brady Quinn has suggested that Whittingham may be seeking a golden parachute, citing his lack of emotion and apparent detachment from the program. The Wolverines’ offense ranks 132nd nationally after nine games, and the team needs one more win to reach bowl eligibility. Michigan will travel to Oregon to face a Ducks squad that recently defeated both Northwestern and Ohio State.

Published 2026-11-11 20:21:52 UTC · Published by JQJO

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