The Michigan Wolverines made a quarterback change before hosting No. 6 Indiana on Saturday. Michigan benched Bryce Underwood after halftime of its contest against Penn State in Week 7 after throwing two interceptions in the first half. Tommy Carr went 5 of 7 passing for 47 yards in a 21-18 win over PSU.
Before playing Indiana, the Wolverines announced Carr would be the starter. During Michigan's pregame warmups on Saturday, Underwood and Carr shared a moment that went viral on social media, with both quarterbacks sharing a hug. More News: Exclusive: Breakout NFL Executives Who Could Become Future General Managers More News: 4 QBs Generating Serious Trade Buzz Weeks Before NFL Regular Season Starts Underwood threw for 924 yards, five touchdowns, and six interceptions through his first six games this season.
During an appearance with Jon Jansen of the Inside Michigan Football radio program this week, Michigan offensive coordinator Jason Beck explained why the team made a switch at quarterback, believing that Carr can provide a spark for the offense. "You're just in that situation of what's best for the team right now. What do we need to do?" Beck said, via a transcription from Wolverines Wire.
"It's really hard news for one guy. It's an opportunity for another guy that knows he's always a snap away from being ready to play. And so now, you're kind of calling his number, and it's his time to go.
"So, can definitely be a difficult conversation, but just going into it, just felt it was the right time and the move needed to be made. And it did provide a spark that second half for whatever reason, and the offense was able to kind of get clicking and playing a little better." The Wolverines offense got off to a slow start under Carr against Indiana. Carr lost a fumble on UM's second drive and threw an interception on the offense's fourth possession.
The other two drives resulted in punts. For more on the NCAA, head to Newsweek Sports.
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