Michigan Weighs Replacing $12 Million QB Bryce Underwood With Freshman Tommy Carr
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Updated · USA TODAY · Sep 9
Michigan Weighs Replacing $12 Million QB Bryce Underwood With Freshman Tommy Carr
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Sep 9
Summary
Kyle Whittingham signaled Bryce Underwood’s grip on the job is weakening after Michigan’s 13-12 opener, saying the quarterback must “turn a corner” or risk losing snaps to freshman Tommy Carr.
Underwood completed 12 of 22 passes for 170 yards with one touchdown, one interception and a fumble as Michigan’s offense produced four three-and-outs and stalled repeatedly against Western Michigan.
Carr’s push did not emerge overnight: Whittingham had praised him during spring practice, and the freshman reportedly outplayed Underwood in the spring game despite arriving as a 3-star recruit.
The looming decision would test Michigan’s investment in Underwood—described as the roster’s highest-paid player with a reported $12 million financial foundation—just as Oklahoma visits Ann Arbor.