Tommy Carr Takes Command as Michigan Beats Rutgers 28-21

Overview

• Michigan improved to 5-3 with a 28-21 road win over Rutgers on Oct. 31 after true freshman Tommy Carr started and played efficiently.
• Carr completed 22 of 27 passes for 266 yards and one passing touchdown and added 12 rushes for 54 yards and two rushing scores while practicing through a midweek bout of the flu.
• Coach Kyle Whittingham signaled that Carr is the starter going forward after the performance but said the staff may reopen the kicking competition following Trey Butkowski’s misses from about 47–48 and 35 yards.
• Michigan’s defense still ranks among the nation’s best by yards allowed but gave up explosive plays, including an 80-yard touchdown, which kept Rutgers competitive late in the game.
• Rutgers played without starting QB Dylan Lonergan and lost WR KJ Duff for much of the game, and their uncertain recoveries shape how that result should be judged as Michigan turns to its rivalry game next weekend.