Kyle Whittingham explains why Michigan benched Bryce Underwood
Freshman Tommy Carr sparked the Michigan offense against Penn State, but coach Kyle Whittingham remains undecided.
Mich. fans eagerly awaited seeing freshman QB Tommy Carr's performance in the spring game, but it seemed prescient when Michigan benching Bryce Underwood, a turnover-prone QB, during a game against Penn State. Head coach Kyle Whittingham explained that Carr provided the spark the offense needed after the halftime loss. Carr's performance, coupled with the team's rally around him, led to a 21-point offensive surge in the second half.
While Whittingham isn't ready to fully commit to Carr's future, he noted that his preparation and minimal turnovers in the second half suggest he could retain the starting position. Carr's improved play was evident in the run game, which saw significant improvement after he took over, suggesting the spark Whittingham mentioned was indeed a product of Carr's performance.
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