CJ Carr explains father's decision to hide Michigan offer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr disclosed that his father, Jason Carr, initially withheld information about an early scholarship offer from Michigan after a strong freshman game. Jason aimed to prevent the pressure associated with early recruitment from affecting CJ's performance and focus. The silence ended when Michigan State also extended an offer shortly afterward, prompting a more open conversation about recruitment. Ultimately, CJ chose Notre Dame over Michigan to pursue an environment that prioritized his growth, despite family ties to the Wolverines. His decision is considered significant in the context of recent Notre Dame recruiting history.
- •CJ Carr received his first college offer from Michigan.
- •His father kept the offer secret to minimize pressure.
- •Jason Carr revealed the Michigan offer after Michigan State extended one.
- •CJ chose Notre Dame over Michigan in 2022.
- •His decision is pivotal for the future of Notre Dame football.
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame's CJ Carr Reveals Why His Father Hid Michigan Offer From Him Despite Family Ties
"CJ Carr’s first college offer arrived right after a strong freshman game, and his father chose not to tell him. The offer carried extra weight because it came from Michigan, where his grandfather Lloyd Carr won a national title as head coach and both of his parents studied and played football.
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