Bryce Underwood benched, Tommy Carr steps in for Michigan against Penn State
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 10:26 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
In Ann Arbor on October 17, Michigan's Bryce Underwood was benched during the third quarter against Penn State as the Wolverines trailed 3-0. Following a series of poor performances, including two interceptions against Penn State, Underwood's position as starting quarterback came into question. This move marks a pivotal moment for Tommy Carr, who seized the opportunity to lead a struggling offense. Underwood's original status as the nation's top recruit has faltered, as he has thrown more interceptions than touchdowns this season.
- •Bryce Underwood was benched during the third quarter against Penn State.
- •Michigan trailed 3-0 when the change was made.
- •Underwood threw two interceptions before being replaced.
- •Tommy Carr takes over in a critical offensive role.
- •Underwood has thrown six interceptions this season, surpassing five touchdown passes.
- 11:14 PMESPN NCAAF — Michigan benches QB Underwood after scoreless first half vs. Penn State
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Why Michigan benched Bryce Underwood vs. Penn State
- 10:02 PMCBS Sports — Michigan benches QB Bryce Underwood vs. Penn State: Tommy Carr replaces former five-star recruit
- 9:59 PMYahoo Sports — Michgian benches QB Bryce Underwood for Tommy Carr in second half vs. Penn State
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood benched and replaced by Tommy Carr against Penn State
"(AP) — Bryce Underwood got benched and Tommy Carr was given a chance to lead Michigan's lackluster offense.Kyle Whittingham, in his first season as coach of college football's winningest program, made the move in the third quarter when the Wolverines were trailing Penn State 3-0 on Saturday.
"Michigan benched starting quarterback Bryce Underwood at halftime against Penn State on Saturday, turning to true freshman Tommy Carr after a scoreless first half.
"Kyle Whittingham sat Underwood, a former five-star recruit, after a scoreless first half against Penn State on Saturday
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External links- ESPN NCAAFOct 17, 2026, 11:14 PMMichigan benches QB Underwood after scoreless first half vs. Penn State
Michigan benched starting quarterback Bryce Underwood at halftime against Penn State on Saturday, turning to true freshman Tommy Carr after a scoreless first half.
- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 10:13 PMWhy Michigan benched Bryce Underwood vs. Penn State
This is a big move for the Wolverines.
- CBS SportsOct 17, 2026, 10:02 PMMichigan benches QB Bryce Underwood vs. Penn State: Tommy Carr replaces former five-star recruit
Kyle Whittingham sat Underwood, a former five-star recruit, after a scoreless first half against Penn State on Saturday
- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 9:59 PMMichgian benches QB Bryce Underwood for Tommy Carr in second half vs. Penn State
The former five-star was benched at halftime.
- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 9:36 PMMichigan quarterback Bryce Underwood benched and replaced by Tommy Carr against Penn State
(AP) — Bryce Underwood got benched and Tommy Carr was given a chance to lead Michigan's lackluster offense.Kyle Whittingham, in his first season as coach of college football's winningest program, made the move in the third quarter when the Wolverines were trailing Penn State 3-0 on Saturday.
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