Michigan Starts Tommy Carr Over Bryce Underwood
Coach Kyle Whittingham confirmed the quarterback change ahead of Michigan's game against Michigan State.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
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Michigan has replaced quarterback Bryce Underwood with Tommy Carr as its starter, with Carr set to start against Michigan State. Head coach Kyle Whittingham announced the decision on Monday and said Carr would remain the starter for the foreseeable future.
Why it matters
The move marks a significant shift for a program that committed to Underwood as a high-profile recruit, and it comes after his statistical struggles this season. The change also follows a public message from Raveon Hoston urging Underwood to transfer to LSU, adding attention to the quarterback situation in Ann Arbor.
Underwood's completion rate has slipped from 60.3% in 2025 to 58.1% this season, while his interceptions have climbed from nine last year to six already this season with fewer games played. The extraction does not specify how Underwood's role will change following the quarterback switch.
The players
Tommy Carr
Carr is the Michigan quarterback who has been named the team's starter over Bryce Underwood.
Bryce Underwood
Underwood is the former high-profile recruit who lost the Michigan starting job after committing to the program in November 2024.
Kyle Whittingham
Whittingham is the Michigan head football coach who announced the quarterback change.
Raveon Hoston
Hoston is a figure who publicly urged Underwood to transfer to LSU on Instagram.
The details
Whittingham confirmed on Monday that Carr would start against Michigan State and said Carr would remain the starter for the foreseeable future. Underwood had committed to LSU for nearly a year before choosing Michigan in November 2024 on a reported four-year deal worth $12 million.
Timeline
November 2024: Bryce Underwood chose Michigan over LSU.
2025: Underwood threw for 2,428 yards with 11 touchdowns.
Monday, November 2, 2026: Whittingham confirmed Tommy Carr as the starter.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Carr is scheduled to start against Michigan State.
Season Trajectory
The change arrives as Michigan's quarterback position becomes a central storyline for the season, with Underwood's numbers falling short of his 2025 production. The shift will be measured against how Carr performs in the remaining games on the schedule.
Fantasy managers and Michigan fans will need to reassess quarterback expectations based on Carr's first start against Michigan State. The change directly affects how the offense is expected to function in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Quarterback changes in college football often reflect a program's need for immediate results, and Michigan's decision shows how quickly a starting job can shift when performance does not match expectations. Following Carr's first start will show whether the switch improves the offense.
What happens next
Tommy Carr is scheduled to start against Michigan State on November 7, 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by EssentiallySports.
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