Michigan is turning to a rising offensive mind with a proven track record of transformation. The Wolverines are set to hire Jason Beck as their new offensive coordinator-a name that might ring familiar for those who’ve followed Kyle Whittingham’s recent success at Utah.
Beck, 45, is coming off a breakout season with the Utes, where he orchestrated one of the most dramatic offensive turnarounds in college football. Utah leapt from 102nd to fifth nationally in scoring under Beck’s direction in 2025, a meteoric rise that caught the attention of programs across the country.
Beck’s journey to Ann Arbor is one built on steady growth and impressive results. A California native and BYU alum, Beck got his coaching start at the small-school level before earning his first major opportunity in 2013, when BYU brought him aboard from Division II Simon Fraser. That move kicked off a decade-long climb through the college football coaching ranks.
He spent three years at BYU, followed by six at Virginia, where he helped guide the Cavaliers to a Coastal Division title and an Orange Bowl appearance in 2019-a high-water mark for the program. Beck’s offensive acumen has made him a sought-after play-caller in recent years, with stops as offensive coordinator at Syracuse in 2023, New Mexico in 2024 under longtime mentor Bronco Mendenhall, and most recently Utah under Whittingham.
What makes Beck’s hire intriguing for Michigan is the versatility and adaptability he’s shown across different programs and systems. Whether it was maximizing talent at Virginia, adjusting to the ACC grind at Syracuse, or engineering a top-five scoring offense in the Pac-12 with Utah, Beck has consistently found ways to elevate his units. His offenses have been known for creativity, tempo, and an ability to tailor schemes to personnel-qualities Michigan will be counting on as it looks to evolve its attack.
The Wolverines are coming off a stretch defined by physicality and defense, but with Beck at the helm, there’s potential for a more dynamic and balanced offensive identity. With the 2026 season opener against Western Michigan on the calendar for September 5, Beck will have the offseason to install his system and get to work with a Michigan roster that continues to attract top-tier talent.
This move signals a clear intent: Michigan isn’t just looking to maintain its recent success-it’s aiming to raise the ceiling. Beck’s arrival brings fresh energy and a proven offensive mind to Ann Arbor, and if his past is any indication, the Wolverines could be in for a significant offensive jolt this fall.