Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has called for the dismissal of Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham and offensive coordinator Jason Beck following Michigan's 15-6 defeat to Michigan State on Saturday. Portnoy's comments, reported by Gridiron Heroics, come despite Whittingham and Beck coaching at Utah, not Michigan, raising questions about the rationale behind the demand.
The Wolverines fell to their in-state rivals in a low-scoring Big Ten matchup, dropping to 5-4 on the season. Portnoy, known for his provocative sports takes, did not elaborate on the connection between Michigan's performance and the Utah coaching staff in the brief report.
Whittingham, the longest-tenured head coach in the FBS, has led Utah since 2005, guiding the program to two Pac-12 titles. Beck is in his first season as offensive coordinator after serving as quarterbacks coach. Neither coach has publicly responded to Portnoy's remarks.
