Overview
- Whittingham told reporters the staff will decide the starter Tuesday morning and kept the name private so the chosen quarterback can take all starter snaps in practice.
- Freshman Tommy Carr has played the last six quarters and started the 13-6 overtime loss to Indiana, completing 20 of 32 passes for 167 yards with one interception.
- Bryce Underwood was replaced after turnovers and was benched at halftime of the Oct. 17 Penn State game, leaving his role and near-term future unclear.
- Michigan is monitoring right tackle Blake Frazier’s return for the Oct. 31 game at Rutgers while the team prepares from a 4-3 overall, 1-3 Big Ten standing.
- The staff says the announcement will shape practice reps, play-calling work with offensive coordinator Jason Beck, and short-term game planning for Rutgers as the offense seeks more ball security.