Michigan benches Bryce Underwood in favor of Tommy Carr against Penn State
Carr started under center for the Wolverines in the second half.
The Michigan Wolverines made a significant change in their starting quarterback during their game against Penn State on Saturday. With the team on the field for the second half, Bryce Underwood was benched, and Tommy Carr, a true freshman, took over at the quarterback position. Carr's brother, C.J., currently plays as the quarterback for Notre Dame.
Immediately upon entering the game, Carr made an immediate impact, completing a crucial pass to wide receiver JJ Buchanan, gaining 11 yards. However, the drive stalled afterwards, and Michigan was unable to achieve another first down.
The crowd's reaction was audible when head coach Kyle Whittingham decided to punt on fourth-and-two following the unsuccessful drive. Underwood had struggled in the first half of the game, managing only 5-of-11 passes for 43 yards and throwing two interceptions. One of those interceptions was a fortunate bounce off a Michigan wide receiver, seemingly destined to be intercepted by a defender. The other intercepted pass, however, was a highlight-reel catch by a Penn State corner.
The news of the quarterback change will likely be further updated.
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