Michigan Names Tommy Carr Starting Quarterback for Michigan State Game
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham named freshman Tommy Carr the starting quarterback for the Wolverines’ game against Michigan State on November 7, after Carr led the team to a win at Rutgers.
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said on November 2 that Tommy Carr will start at quarterback against Michigan State, making the announcement before game week for the first time. The Wolverines host the Spartans on November 7. Michigan is 5-3 overall and 2-3 in the Big Ten; Michigan State is 2-5 and 0-4 in conference play.
Carr, a freshman, completed 22 of 27 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown in Michigan’s 28-21 victory at Rutgers on October 31. He also ran for 54 yards and scored twice. His performance followed two earlier appearances after Bryce Underwood was replaced at halftime against Penn State last month.
Carr helped Michigan beat Penn State, then made his first career start against Indiana. He threw an interception and lost a fumble in the 13-6 overtime loss. Whittingham’s announcement establishes Carr as the starter for the Michigan State matchup after those starts and his latest outing at Rutgers.