Michigan fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck, the program announced Sunday.
"The results have not matched our desired outcome, and I felt that a change in leadership was required for our offense," head coach Kyle Whittingham said in a statement. "We need to put our offensive players and the entire team in the best possible position to be successful.
"We appreciate the hard work and effort that Jason has dedicated to the program. Jason is a great man and coach, and unfortunately, it did not work out the way that we wanted it to at Michigan. We wish Jason and his family nothing but the best in the future."
Beck was in his first season with the Wolverines, having followed Whittingham from Utah. The team's offense has struggled massively this season, averaging 19.6 points per game and ranking 126th in FBS in scoring.
Beck was the highest-paid offensive coordinator in the country at $3 million per season, according to Bruce Feldman and Austin Meek of The Athletic.
He's still owed $10.1 million, though his contract is subject to offset and mitigation, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Offensive line coach Jim Harding will serve as the interim offensive coordinator for the rest of the season, and Whittingham will conduct a national search for the team's next full-time OC.
Michigan's struggles came to a head in recent weeks, with the team scoring no more than six points in two of its last three outings, including Saturday's 15-6 loss to rival Michigan State.
The Wolverines got disappointing quarterback play and development under Beck. Former five-star recruit Bryce Underwood threw five touchdowns and six interceptions this season before being replaced by true freshman Tommy Carr, who also has more picks (three) than touchdown passes (two).
Michigan is 5-4 and has lost two of its last three games.
