Whittingham says Utah OC Beck is joining him at Michigan
Kyle Whittingham is bringing a familiar face with him to Ann Arbor.
Michigan's new head football coach said Thursday that Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck is leaving the Utes to reunite with him as the Wolverines' play-caller.
The move hasn't been officially announced by either program, but Whittingham confirmed Beck's switch during an appearance on ESPN's College GameDay.
"That's huge for us," the ex-Utah head coach said of Beck's impending arrival.
"Jason did such a great job for us (at Utah) this past season. ... He's a guy that's moved the football and scored points everywhere he's been. It's going to be a big plus for us having him there," Whittingham continued.
Whittingham added that "a bunch" of other staff members from Utah will also join the Wolverines ahead of the 2026 season.
Beck isn't the only coordinator addition Michigan is finalizing. BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill agreed to be part of the Wolverines' staff in the same role, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
BYU allowed 19.1 points per game in 2025, good for 21st in the nation. Hill has been the Cougars' defensive coordinator since 2022.
Utah ranked fifth in the nation in scoring in 2025, Beck's lone season running the offense under Whittingham. The Utes averaged 41.3 points per game while dominating on the ground, ranking No. 1 in yards per rushing attempt and No. 2 in rushing yards per contest.
Prior to joining Utah, the 45-year-old Beck served as offensive coordinator at New Mexico and Syracuse.