Michigan starting QB Tommy Carr vs. Indiana: What's next for Bryce Underwood?

Carr’s rise from freshman backup to Michigan starter signals a new direction for the offense and raises questions about Underwood’s future in Ann Arbor

The Michigan Wolverines are expected to start freshman Tommy Carr on Saturday against No. 6 Indiana after he led a comeback win over Penn State last Saturday following the benching of former top recruit Bryce Underwood, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. Carr had a modest game passing the ball, completing 5 of 7 passes for 47 yards, but the Michigan offense operated much better with Carr under center, and he aided the rushing attack with four carries for 36 yards and the game-sealing touchdown. That performance was enough to convince Kyle Whittingham that it was time to make an official quarterback change in Ann Arbor, as Underwood will slide into the backup role for now.

The grandson of legendary Michigan coach Lloyd Carr and the brother of Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr, Tommy Carr was a four-star recruit in the 2026 class out of Saline, Michigan, and opted to sign with the Wolverines, understanding he might not get the starting job until his junior year. However, with Underwood struggling, his opportunity comes much sooner than anyone — including him — was expecting, and now he'll live out his dream as the Michigan starter. Carr will be thrown into the fire against an Indiana team that will be looking to make a statement after letting their last game against Ohio