{
  "id": 15284755,
  "title": "Bryce Underwood benched for Tommy Carr in Michigan vs Penn State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/bryce-underwood-benched-for-tommy-carr-in-michigan-vs-penn-state-15284755",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T21:33:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bryce-underwood-benched-tommy-carr-213356755.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michigan's quarterback situation took an unexpected turn as Tommy Carr stepped in for Bryce Underwood during the third quarter of the Wolverines' game against Penn State. Carr, a freshman from Saline, had been coaching under his grandfather Lloyd Carr before taking the field. Penn State, trailing 3-0, scored a touchdown on Carr's first play, but Carr quickly responded with a completion to JJ Buchanan for a first down. Michigan then punted on fourth-and-2, giving Carr the opportunity to lead the offense. Carr's decision to bench Underwood was motivated by the team's need to improve their offensive performance, particularly in running and minimizing turnovers. Carr, who had previously only gained limited playing time in mop-up roles, impressed with his speed and accuracy, completing two passes for 23 yards and running for an additional 18 yards. Despite missing a short flat, Carr received praise from head coach Kyle Whittingham, who expressed confidence in Carr's potential and eagerness to see him gain valuable playing experience.",
  "summary": "Tommy Carr came in the Michigan game vs Penn State to start the second half, with Bryce Underwood benched Saturday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "How to watch South Dakota State football at North Dakota today, time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/how-to-watch-south-dakota-state-football-at-north-dakota-today-time",
        "published": "2026-10-17T10:01:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood benched and replaced by Tommy Carr against Penn State",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/michigan-quarterback-bryce-underwood-benched-and-replaced-by-tommy-15288638",
        "published": "2026-10-17T21:37:30.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "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."
}