Overview
- Michigan benched Bryce Underwood at halftime of the Penn State game on Saturday and true freshman Tommy Carr led a 21-point second-half comeback that saved the game for the Wolverines.
- Head coach Kyle Whittingham said the staff has already chosen the starter for Saturday’s game versus No. 6 Indiana but will not publicly reveal who will start.
- Whittingham confirmed Carr has access to the full offensive playbook and praised his football knowledge, indicating the staff trusts him to run the offense if he starts.
- Underwood’s season-long struggles include six interceptions and five touchdown passes, with turnovers cited as the main reason for the halftime benching and ongoing concern about his role.
- Oddsmakers list Indiana roughly a 7.5-point favorite and Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said his team will prepare for both quarterbacks, while media voices have floated transfer scenarios and noted internal pressure linked to Underwood’s high-profile NIL status.