Meyer said effective offense comes down to numbers and leverage, arguing that players should not be blamed when the play call puts them in a poor position. Michigan ranks 130th nationally in total offense and 118th in scoring, while averaging 5.01 yards per play. Its defense, by contrast, ranks third in total defense and first in yards allowed per play.
Head coach Kyle Whittingham has defended Beck’s past success but acknowledged that Michigan has yet to find a scheme its players can execute. Former Michigan captain Jon Jansen also said calls for a coaching change would not be an overreaction. Criticism intensified after a third-and-goal play from the 1-yard line resulted in a 13-yard sack, with critics questioning the decision to use a play-action rollout instead of Michigan’s power-running approach.
### Key Takeaways
– Urban Meyer questioned Jason Beck’s play-calling and Michigan’s offensive scheme after the loss to Indiana.
– Michigan’s offense has struggled statistically, while its defense remains among the nation’s best.
– Whittingham has not announced a coaching change but says he is responsible for making decisions that benefit the program.
– Michigan’s next game, against Rutgers on October 31, will offer an opportunity to show whether the offense has improved.
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