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Michigan Reportedly Set to Start Freshman Tommy Carr at QB vs. No. 6 Indiana

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In brief

Michigan is expected to start true freshman Tommy Carr at quarterback against No. 6 Indiana this Saturday, after he replaced struggling starter Bryce Underwood in the second half of last week's 21-18 win over Penn State. Head coach Kyle Whittingham has publicly declined to confirm the move, but multiple reports, including CBS Sports, say Carr will get his first career start.

Michigan is set to hand the starting quarterback job to true freshman Tommy Carr for Saturday's home game against No. 6 Indiana, according to multiple reports, after Carr replaced struggling starter Bryce Underwood in the second half of last week's win over Penn State.

What happened against Penn State

Michigan trailed Penn State 3-0 at halftime after Bryce Underwood completed 5 of 11 passes for 43 yards and threw two interceptions. Head coach Kyle Whittingham turned to Carr to start the second half. Carr completed 5 of 7 passes for 47 yards and added 36 rushing yards on four carries, including a 12-yard touchdown run with 2:58 remaining that gave Michigan a 21-18 victory.

Penn State game: Underwood's first half vs. Carr's second half
QuarterbackComp/AttPassing yardsRushingOutcome
Bryce Underwood (1st half)5-of-1143 yards—2 interceptions; Michigan trailed 3-0
Tommy Carr (2nd half)5-of-747 yards36 yards, 1 TDLed Michigan to a 21-18 win

Whittingham won't confirm the starter — but reports say Carr gets the nod

Asked directly this week whether Carr or Underwood would start against Indiana, Whittingham declined to name a starter.

We're not going to tip our hand to the opponent. But we have a good plan in place.

— Kyle Whittingham, Michigan head coach

Despite that silence, CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz reported that Carr is expected to start, a report relayed by Yahoo Sports and Saturday Tradition. If the plan holds, it would be Carr's first career start.

Who is Tommy Carr

Carr is a true freshman from Saline, Michigan, and the grandson of former Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr. His brother, CJ Carr, plays quarterback at Notre Dame. Tommy Carr was a three-star recruit in the 2026 class, ranked the No. 37 quarterback nationally by Rivals, before enrolling at Michigan.

Underwood's season so far

Underwood arrived at Michigan as the top-ranked recruit in the 2025 class and started as a true freshman last season. Through six games this year under new offensive coordinator Jason Beck, Underwood has completed 72 of 124 passes (58%) for 924 yards, with five touchdowns and six interceptions, according to figures reported by Yahoo Sports and Saturday Tradition.

Michigan is set to host No. 6 Indiana in Ann Arbor on Saturday, according to Saturday Tradition's report on the matchup.

Questions

Who is Tommy Carr?
Tommy Carr is a true freshman quarterback for Michigan, the grandson of former Wolverines head coach Lloyd Carr and the brother of Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr. He entered Michigan's game against Penn State in the second half and led the team to a comeback win.
Why was Bryce Underwood benched?
Underwood struggled in the first half against Penn State, completing 5 of 11 passes for 43 yards with two interceptions as Michigan trailed 3-0, prompting coach Kyle Whittingham to turn to Carr for the second half.
Has Michigan officially named Tommy Carr the starter against Indiana?
Not publicly. Head coach Kyle Whittingham declined to confirm a starter, saying Michigan would not 'tip our hand to the opponent,' but CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reported Carr is expected to start.
What are Bryce Underwood's stats this season?
Through six games, Underwood has completed 72 of 124 passes (about 58%) for 924 yards, with five touchdowns and six interceptions, according to reports from Yahoo Sports and Saturday Tradition.
Where and when is Michigan's game against Indiana?
Michigan is set to host No. 6 Indiana in Ann Arbor on Saturday, according to Saturday Tradition's reporting on the matchup.

Sources

  1. Yahoo Sports — Michigan set to start Tommy Carr vs. Indiana after he took over for Bryce Underwood in second half of win over Penn State
  2. ESPN — Michigan's Whittingham won't 'tip our hand' by naming starting QB vs. Indiana
  3. Saturday Tradition — Michigan makes decision on starting QB for Week 8 game vs. Indiana, per report

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