Michigan tight end Zack Marshall apologized Tuesday after a leaked group text showed messages attributed to him criticizing offensive coordinator Jason Beck and Michigan’s offensive scheme. Marshall called his comments inappropriate and said he made them in the hours after a loss.

Marshall wrote on X, "Last weekend, in the hours after we lost, I made some inappropriate comments that I regret. The game is won and lost as a team, and I pointed fingers instead of taking accountability."

He continued, "I let my frustrations speak for me in an emotional moment. I apologize to my teammates and coaches for the unnecessary drama that this has caused."

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— Zack Marshall (@TheZackMarsh) October 6, 2026

A Michigan spokesperson told ESPN that the team’s coaches are aware of the situation. According to the spokesperson, the coaches have discussed the matter with Marshall, a senior from Carlsbad, California.

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The apology followed the release of a group text by College Transfer Portal on X. The group included messages alleged to have come from Marshall, including criticism of Beck and the way Michigan’s offense has operated.

One of the messages said Beck had met with Michigan’s tight ends. According to the message attributed to Marshall, Beck "told us none of us are valuable to this offense."

Another message addressed Michigan’s struggles against the blitz and criticized the structure of the offense. That message said the unit "runs different versions of the power read on every play."

A separate message brought quarterback Bryce Underwood into the criticism while directing the blame toward Beck. The message said Underwood "is a good QB, beck is a problem."

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The public apology acknowledged that Marshall had pointed fingers rather than accepting accountability after the loss. He also apologized directly to his teammates and coaches for what he described as unnecessary drama caused by the comments.

Michigan’s offensive numbers through five games provide the backdrop to the criticism. The offense ranks 105th nationally in scoring, 122nd in yards per game and 91st in raw QBR after five games.

Coach Kyle Whittingham also criticized the offense after Saturday’s 20-14 loss at Minnesota. Whittingham described the unit’s performance as "unacceptable" following the game.

Whittingham also said "some tough decisions" could be coming. The source did not specify what those decisions might involve, while the Michigan spokesperson said only that the coaches had discussed the leaked messages with Marshall.

Beck previously worked for Whittingham at Utah. In 2025, Beck oversaw an offense that ranked No. 4 in the nation in scoring while working for Whittingham there.

Michigan’s tight ends have had limited production this fall. Hogan Hansen leads the position group with five receptions.

Marshall’s alleged message about the tight ends focused on what Beck reportedly told the group about its value to the offense. His apology, however, centered on his own reaction and his decision to criticize others in the aftermath of the loss.

The Wolverines are off this week before returning to action against Penn State. Michigan is scheduled to host Penn State on Oct. 17, following the week away from competition.

Marshall’s Tuesday statement marked his response to the messages attributed to him after they appeared online. The Michigan spokesperson confirmed that the coaches were aware of the situation and had already spoken with Marshall about it.

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