{
  "id": 11783063,
  "title": "Why Michigan should consider starting QB Tommy Carr over Bryce Underwood after Minnesota loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/why-michigan-should-consider-starting-qb-tommy-carr-over-bryce",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T22:19:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-michigan-consider-starting-qb-221953066.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michigan’s football team has struggled this season, with a 3-2 record after two consecutive losses to Minnesota. The team's performance has raised concerns about various aspects of their game, including offensive line play, playcalling, and coaching decisions. Quarterback Bryce Underwood, who has been inconsistent throughout the season, had 10-of-21 passing for 101 yards with two interceptions in Saturday's loss. Underwood struggled with footwork and accuracy, often throwing into coverage and failing to deliver in crucial moments. Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham acknowledged the protection issues and the need to address them, but ultimately decided to keep Underwood as the starter for now. However, with Michigan's chances of a Big Ten title or playoff berth fading, the question arises: should Michigan start backup Tommy Carr instead? Carr, a true freshman with no starting experience, showed improvement in Michigan's spring game and has the potential to be a bright future for the program. If Underwood cannot improve much further and consistently underperforms, making a change might be the best decision for the team's long-term success.",
  "summary": "Should Michigan consider starting Tommy Carr over Bryce Underwood after the loss to Minnesota?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cam Fancher injury update: Michigan State loses backup QB vs Wisconsin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/cam-fancher-injury-update-michigan-state-loses-backup-qb-vs-wisconsin",
        "published": "2026-10-03T18:33:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}