Michigan offensive coordinator change proves fruitless, Oregon’s paid dividends

EUGENE — Saturday was the Michigan football team’s first competition with interim offensive coordinator Jim Harding calling the shots. Despite a new play-caller at the helm, the Wolverines looked markedly similar to their prior performances. Struggling to find offensive momentum, making small mistakes and overexerting its defense, Michigan fell to Oregon in a competition that looked like it was over at halftime. This wasn’t the first time the Wolverines have felt a frustrating loss, but it wasn’t so long ago that the Ducks were in a very familiar position themselves. After losing 21-10 to Illinois in Week 7, Oregon coach Dan Lanning relieved Drew Mehringer of his offensive coordinator duties in favor of Jay Johnson. Since then, the Ducks have gone 3-0 behind a reinvigorated offense. “The conversations that you’re having on the sideline with these guys, and what they want to be able to create, and how they want to be able to improve what they’re seeing on the field,” Lanning said.

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