Michigan Has Decided on Its QB1 Despite Latest Struggles
Michigan may stick with freshman Tommy Carr after he completed 20 of 32 passes in his first start and helped stabilize a struggling offense.
- Freshman Tommy Carr will start at quarterback for Michigan on Saturday against Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J., marking his second consecutive start after debuting against Indiana last week.
- Head coach Kyle Whittingham opted to maintain consistency after Carr's debut, stating he does not want to rotate quarterbacks weekly despite the freshman's turnover-prone performance.
- Carr completed 20 of 32 passes for 167 yards with one interception during a 13-6 overtime loss to Indiana, though turnovers have plagued the Wolverines' offense all season.
- Rutgers faces uncertainty at quarterback as starter Dylan Lonergan suffered an injury during the 42-14 loss to Northwestern on Oct. 24, with his status remaining unclear for Saturday.
- Head coach Greg Schiano attributed the Scarlet Knights' offensive struggles to coaching execution, noting the team has cycled through quarterbacks amid Lonergan's recurring health issues.
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