Kyle Whittingham is keeping everyone guessing, refusing to name Michigan’s starting quarterback for their huge matchup against the No. 6 Indiana Hoosiers this weekend at the Big House. It’s a strategic move, with the veteran coach flat-out saying, “We’re not going to tip our hand” on Monday. After what went down last Saturday, you gotta wonder who he’s gonna roll with.
Carr Stepped Up When It Mattered Most
The reason for all this QB drama? Tommy Carr. Last Saturday, with Michigan staring down the barrel, trailing the Penn State Nittany Lions 3-0 at halftime, Carr got his shot. Bryce Underwood was benched, and Carr, a guy with serious football in his blood, made the absolute most of his opportunity. This dude, whose grandfathers are Lloyd Carr (the legendary coach who won the ’97 national title) and Tom Curtis (an All-America defensive back and school’s career interception king) and whose brother, CJ Carr, is starting for the No. 4 Fighting Irish, totally took over. He led two touchdown drives in the third quarter alone. Then, late in the game, his 12-yard touchdown run on third-and-9 sealed the deal, giving Michigan the two-score lead they desperately needed for the win. That clutch performance saved Michigan from starting 0-3 in the Big Ten for the first time since way back in 1967. Talk about stepping up under pressure!
Underwood’s Struggles Mount
While Carr was lighting it up, the story for Bryce Underwood has been a tougher one this season. Before getting benched against Penn State, the sophomore, who was the nation’s No. 1 recruit just last year, threw two interceptions in the second quarter alone. Looking at his season numbers, it’s clear he’s been battling some issues, with six interceptions compared to just five touchdowns. That kind of turnover ratio just isn’t going to cut it, especially when you’re trying to win tough Big Ten games.
Now, with the No. 6 Indiana Hoosiers coming to town, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Whittingham’s silence on the starting QB is definitely designed to keep Indiana guessing, but it also creates some serious anticipation for Michigan fans. Who gets the nod? Will Carr continue his heroics, or will Underwood get another chance to turn his season around? You know all eyes will be on the Big House this weekend to see how this plays out and what it means for Michigan’s season.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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