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Michigan’s Quarterback Plan Remains Unsettled as Insider Reports Diverge

Split reporting over whether Tommy Carr will start and whether Bryce Underwood will play in packages underscores coaching turmoil and raises questions about roster futures.

Overview

  • Two respected insiders offered different takes: one reported Tommy Carr is expected to start with Bryce Underwood in package roles while another said Carr will definitively start.
  • Coach Kyle Whittingham has publicly described the Oregon game decision as “to be determined” and said the staff will reassess what gives the team the best chance to win.
  • Michigan fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck recently, an upheaval that has shifted play-calling duties and factored into the renewed quarterback evaluation.
  • Coverage and fan reaction point to bigger problems than quarterbacks alone, citing poor offensive-line play, predictable play-calling, and a lack of identity on offense.
  • How the staff handles the remaining games will shape short-term game plans, public confidence in Whittingham’s leadership, and which quarterbacks remain with the program next season.