How Michigan's Coaching Change Complicates Oregon Ducks' Matchup

Firing an offensive coordinator in the middle of a season is a big decision, especially with just days remaining before a major matchup. The Oregon Ducks know that firsthand. After parting ways with former offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer and assigning play-calling responsibilities to assistant quarterbacks coach Jay Johnson, Oregon potentially changed the trajectory of its season.

Now, the Michigan Wolverines are making a similar move at a critical point in their schedule.

First-year Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham decided to part ways with offensive coordinator Jason Beck less than a week before the Wolverines are set to travel to Eugene to face the No. 23 Oregon Ducks, as first…