Michigan fired Jason Beck on Sunday after the Wolverines suffered an embarrassing 15-6 loss to Michigan State on Saturday. Beck's time in Ann Arbor lasted nine games and fans have been pushing to see Beck out the door for weeks now.

Kyle Whittingham, on Saturday night, said he wasn't ready to make a move like that, but would evaluate after the season. Everyone knows Whittingham is under a lot of pressure himself, and it was apparent that a move needed to be made.

With three games left in the season, Whittingham named offensive line coach Jim Harding the Wolverines' interim offensive coordinator. In a statement, he said a national search would be conducted to find Michigan's next offensive coordinator.

Michigan will pay Jason Beck a hefty buy-out , but the Wolverines need to get the next hire right — regardless if Whittingham is the head coach or not .…