Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood benched and replaced by Tommy Carr against Penn State
(AP) — Bryce Underwood got benched and Tommy Carr was given a chance to lead Michigan's lackluster offense.Kyle Whittingham, in his first season as coach of college football's winningest program, made the move in the third quarter when the Wolverines were trailing Penn State 3-0 on Saturday.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood was pulled from the game in the third quarter against Penn State, replaced by Tommy Carr. Coach Kyle Whittingham made the decision as the Wolverines trailed the Nittany Lions 3-0. Tommy Carr, whose brother is Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr and whose grandfather was the 1997 national champion coach Lloyd Carr, is the son of Michigan graduates, including former walk-on quarterback Jason Carr.
Underwood's performance in the season opener against Western Michigan had raised concerns about his job security. He committed two interceptions in the second quarter, the second coming after a crucial turnover where he was picked off by the defense. Underwood's struggles continued as he ended the game with a total of five interceptions, surpassing his season-high of five touchdowns.
The 2023 recruit from Michigan, lured by the promise of a $12 million financial package, had difficulty settling in during his freshman year, throwing 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Despite his initial hype, Underwood's season lacked the same fervor, and he appeared nervous in the spring game.
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