Michigan football is 5-4 after an embarrassing 15-6 loss at the hands of the 3-6 Michigan State Spartans in Ann Arbor that caused coach Kyle Whittingham to think twice about potentially playing backup QB Bryce Underwood. Whittingham fired former offensive coordinator Jason Beck after the game, announcing that the Wolverines would conduct a nationwide search for the team's play-caller.

Offensive line coach Jim Harding has taken over Beck's duties and will be tasked with outscoring coach Dan Lanning's high-flying Oregon Ducks in Week 11 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, a task that made all the more by Dylan Raiola and the rest of his teammates.

Whittingham shared controversial comments about the the Ducks Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) expenditures prior to the game, which many Wolverines fans took issue with on social media.

“Outstanding football coach, defensive-minded coach. That's his background, but tireless recruiter. He really does a great job recruiting. It doesn't hurt that you have $50+ million at your disposal, in essence, (to) outbid everybody. Not everybody, but a lot of people. But that's not his fault. That's a credit. I mean, that's a credit to their program and their dedication and desire to win and the support they have.”

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Whittingham will attempt to lead his Wolverines their first win over the Ducks since 1973 after they lost the last three meetings. The all-time series is tied at three wins each.

Whittingham has kept his job despite consistent calls from fans, including Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy, to be fired. His comments on NIL expenditures seemed to point back at his own team's budget, causing fans to scratch their heads ahead of Week 11's 3:30 p.m. kickoff in Eugene.