Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham just made it official: freshman Tommy Carr is taking the first snap against rival Michigan State, marking the first time he’s been named the starting quarterback *in advance* of a game. This ain’t just another game, and Michigan is betting big on their young gun for Saturday night.
Carr’s Wild Ride So Far
Carr’s been on a roller coaster, man. Last Saturday against Rutgers, he was absolutely cooking: 22 of 27 for 266 yards, a passing touchdown, PLUS he ran for 54 yards and two scores in that 28-21 win. Remember that Penn State game last month? Whittingham pulled Bryce Underwood at halftime, and Carr stepped in to lead the Wolverines to a W against the Nittany Lions. He definitely showed flashes of brilliance. But let’s not forget his first actual *start* against then-No. 6 Indiana. That was a rough one, with an interception and a fumble in a tight 13-6 overtime loss. Talk about a mixed bag!
The Name, The Game, The Pressure Cooker
Now, he’s got the keys for the Michigan State rivalry game. And get this: the kid’s got serious football in his blood, being the grandson of College Football Hall of Famers Lloyd Carr and Tom Curtis. Plus, his brother CJ is the quarterback over at Notre Dame. No pressure, right? Michigan is sitting at 5-3 overall, 2-3 in Big Ten play, and they’re hosting the Spartans who are struggling at 2-5 overall and 0-4 in conference.
So, Saturday night. Rivalry game. Freshman QB getting his first *official* nod before kickoff. This is going to be appointment viewing. Can Carr handle the heat and deliver a big win for Michigan? We’ll all be watching to see if this bet pays off.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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