Underwood’s Rough Start, Carr’s Rise | Michigan Wolverines Football News

Michigan’s gritty 13-12 win over Western Michigan came down to a last-second Hail Mary, but quarterback Bryce Underwood’s shaky performance—two turnovers that gifted the opposing team six points—raised serious questions. With Whittingham praising Underwood’s decision-making and running ability, he’s still demanding improvement. Enter true freshman JJ Carr, who’s making waves with poise, film study, and leadership—so much so that he beat out a transfer for the backup role. While Underwood stays under center for now, his next game against Oklahoma could be his defining moment—or Carr’s chance to shine. The future of Michigan’s QB position is in flux, and the clock is ticking. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/169d1049442d6a45