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Michigan football has a brand new coaching staff heading into the 2026 campaign. Meanwhile, Bryce Underwood has a lot to prove in his second season as the starting quarterback.
Underwood is with his new offensive coordinator, Jason Beck, and if Beck’s track record holds true, the Michigan quarterback is set for an amazing season, according to Bill Connelly of ESPN.
“Beck is one of the more delightful offensive coordinators in the country and turned Devon Dampier, with dynamite running capabilities and a decent but limited arm, into the quarterback of a top-10 offense. But Beck will now call plays for Underwood, the No. 1 prospect in the 2025 recruiting class. … Will Underwood run more? Will Beck seek similar efficiency with a more customary run game?” Connelley wrote.
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Beck joined Utah as the offensive coordinator under Kyle Whittingham for the 2025 season. He took the Utes to a fifth-ranked 41.1 points per game, while having the second-best running game in the nation. Also, Devon Dampier had a phenomenal season in 2025. He threw for 2,490 yards with 24 touchdowns and just five interceptions. He also ran for 835 yards and ten touchdowns.
Prior to joining up with Kyle Whittingham at Utah, Beck was the offensive coordinator for New Mexico under Bronco Mendenhall. In his final season with New Mexico, he also led a top-quality offense with Dampier. That year, Dampier passed for 2,768 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also ran for 1,166 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Underwood has many of the same qualities that Dampier has and could thrive under Beck.
Michigan opens its season on September 5 against Western Michigan.
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