“Fire Jason Beck and Figure This Out”: Dave Portnoy Sick of Michigan After Underwhelming Offensive Display vs. Michigan State

Dave Portnoy. © USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThe Michigan Wolverines remained scoreless for most of Saturday’s home game against the Michigan State Spartans. The Spartans led 15-0 before Michigan’s only rushing touchdown came with 1:35 remaining.Michigan freshman quarterback Tommy Carr completed 14 of 26 passes for 138 yards and two interceptions. The Wolverines finished with just 54 rushing yards on 26 carries.Seeing the Michigan offense unravel, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy lashed out at offensive coordinator Jason Beck.“If Jason Beck comes out of the locker room at halftime, that is the equivalent of taking a white glove and slapping every Michigan fan in the face with it. Put back in Underwood. Fire Beck and figure this out,” Portnoy wrote on X.A few minutes later, Portnoy tweeted again to clarify that he felt the problem isn’t Carr or Underwood, but Michigan’s offensive coordinator.“100% not on Carr. It wasn’t on Underwood either. It’s on that nitwit Jason Beck,” Portnoy wrote on X.Entering the Spartans matchup, the Wolverines (5-3) were averaging just 316.4 yards per game, ranking near the bottom nationally in total offense.Dave Portnoy’s Rallying Cry For Bryce Underwood to Take Charge AgainMichigan’s quarterback situation has become a major talking point amid Tommy Carr’s struggles against Michigan State.Carr earned the starting job after head coach Kyle Whittingham benched Bryce Underwood at halftime against Penn State on Oct. 17. Carr grabbed the opportunity with both hands, leading Michigan to a comeback win. In the next win against Rutgers, Carr threw for 266 yards and a touchdown.However, after Michigan went scoreless into halftime against Michigan State, Portnoy urged the program to reconsider Underwood as their starting quarterback.“There is no shame giving Underwood a shot,” Portnoy wrote on X.Underwood started for Michigan as a true freshman last season. Entering this season with immense expectations, Underwood led the team to three straight wins before unraveling. Losses against Iowa and Minnesota increased the pressure on Underwood and he was eventually benched at halftime against Penn State.Read More News:“Real Rigging Going On,” “This Is So Nasty”: Ex-LSU Star Suspects Massive Foul Play in Texas’ 34–20 Win vs. Missouri“Hasn’t Been Able To Put It Together In Big Games”: Nick Saban Highlights Notre Dame’s Weakness as Marcus Freeman Faces Major CFP TestCollege Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in tennis, college football, men’s college basketball, women’s college basketball, and college baseball!