Multiple college football programs fire coordinators after poor results

Multiple college football programs fire coordinators after poor results

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CBS Sports reported that on 9 November several college football programs in the United States dismissed offensive and defensive coordinators after their units underperformed, including Michigan, Oregon and Oklahoma State. The latest moves follow Michigan's decision on 8 November to fire offensive coordinator Jason Beck after a 15-6 loss to Michigan State and to promote offensive line coach Jim Harding as interim. Earlier in the week, Ohio State, Purdue and Nebraska also terminated coordinators, indicating the high stakes of staff changes in the Big Ten.

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Kyle Whittingham Jason Beck Jim Harding Michigan Michigan State

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Michigan, United States

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November 09, 2026
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Several college football programs dismiss offensive and defensive coordinators after poor performance
Several college football programs dismiss offensive and defensive coordinators after poor performance

CBS Sports • 09 Nov 20:34

Michigan, Oregon, Oklahoma State and other schools have terminated coordinators this season as their units struggled, highlighting the growing pressure on assistant hires in college football.

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Four Big Ten Coordinators Dismissed Amid Poor Performances
Four Big Ten Coordinators Dismissed Amid Poor Performances

Sports Illustrated • 09 Nov 19:17

Michigan, Ohio State, Purdue and Nebraska have each fired a coordinator after recent losses, highlighting the high financial stakes of staff changes in the conference.

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Michigan fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck, names Jim Harding interim
Michigan fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck, names Jim Harding interim

NBC Sports • 09 Nov 05:42

Head coach Kyle Whittingham dismissed Jason Beck as offensive coordinator and appointed offensive line coach Jim Harding as interim after the Wolverines' offense ranked near the bottom of FBS.

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November 08, 2026
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Michigan dismisses offensive coordinator Jason Beck after 15-6 loss to Michigan State
Michigan dismisses offensive coordinator Jason Beck after 15-6 loss to Michigan State

Yahoo Sports • 08 Nov 23:17

Michigan announced the firing of offensive coordinator Jason Beck following a 15-6 defeat to Michigan State, citing poor offensive production.

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Michigan fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck after loss to State
Michigan fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck after loss to State

Maize n Brew • 08 Nov 22:45

Head coach Kyle Whittingham dismissed offensive coordinator Jason Beck following a 15-6 defeat to Michigan State, citing poor offensive performance and announcing an interim replacement.

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