Michigan benches Underwood, starts Carr for Indiana after Penn State comeback

Michigan benches Underwood, starts Carr for Indiana after Penn State comeback

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According to 247Sports, Michigan will start true freshman quarterback Tommy Carr in its upcoming game against Indiana on October 21, after benching true freshman Bryce Underwood at halftime of the Oct.  17 win over Penn State, and the coaching staff has not clarified Underwood’s role moving forward. The Wolverines rallied to defeat Penn State 21-18 on Oct.

 17, a turnaround that began when head coach Jim Harbaugh replaced Underwood with Carr at halftime. Offensive coordinator Jason Beck said the change was needed to spark the offense and cut turnovers. Former NFL safety Eric Weddle later said he had predicted the benching after observing Underwood’s practice performance earlier in the year.

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October 21, 2026
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Michigan replaces freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood with Tommy Carr for upcoming game
Michigan replaces freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood with Tommy Carr for upcoming game

247Sports • 21 Oct 15:31

After benching true freshman Bryce Underwood at halftime against Penn State, Michigan will start Tommy Carr against Indiana, while the quarterback's future remains uncertain.

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October 20, 2026
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Former NFL player Eric Weddle says he predicted Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood's benching
Former NFL player Eric Weddle says he predicted Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood's benching

USA Today • 20 Oct 13:55

Eric Weddle claimed he foresaw Michigan's decision to replace sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood after observing the player's performance in practice earlier this year.

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Michigan offensive coordinator cites quarterback change as catalyst for second-half comeback
Michigan offensive coordinator cites quarterback change as catalyst for second-half comeback

MLive.com • 20 Oct 01:01

Michigan offensive coordinator Jason Beck said replacing starter Bryce Underwood with freshman Tommy Carr at halftime was necessary to spark the offense and reduce turnovers in the 21-18 win over Penn State.

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October 18, 2026
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Michigan defeats Penn State 21-18 as quarterback change sparks win
Michigan defeats Penn State 21-18 as quarterback change sparks win

Maize n Brew • 18 Oct 11:00

Michigan improved to 4-2 with a 21-18 victory over Penn State, highlighted by a second-half quarterback switch and strong play from the running backs and safeties.

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Michigan rallies past Penn State after halftime quarterback change
Michigan rallies past Penn State after halftime quarterback change

MLive.com • 18 Oct 00:29

Michigan defeated Penn State 21-18 after replacing starter Bryce Underwood with freshman Tommy Carr, who sparked a second-half comeback.

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Michigan rallies past Penn State after halftime quarterback change
Michigan rallies past Penn State after halftime quarterback change

Maize n Brew • 18 Oct 00:00

Michigan defeated Penn State 21-18 on Saturday, boosting its record to 4-2 after replacing quarterback Bryce Underwood with Tommy Carr at halftime.

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