Tommy Carr set to start for Michigan against Indiana after Penn State game
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 12:35 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Tommy Carr is named the starting quarterback for Michigan's upcoming game against Indiana. Carr took over for Bryce Underwood in the second half of a narrow 21-18 victory over Penn State. Underwood struggled, throwing two interceptions, while Carr completed five of seven passes and scored the winning touchdown. Carr, a true freshman, hopes to secure a continued role if he performs well against Indiana. Coach Kyle Whittingham brought in changes to the offensive strategy following a coaching shift earlier this season.
- •Tommy Carr will start against Indiana on October 21, 2026.
- •Carr replaced Bryce Underwood in the second half against Penn State.
- •Underwood had two interceptions in the victory over Penn State.
- •Carr completed five of seven passes and scored a touchdown against Penn State.
- •Coach Kyle Whittingham implemented changes after a coaching transition.
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Insider Reveals Michigan’s Starting QB vs. Indiana
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Michigan Football QB Tommy Carr to make first career start vs Indiana
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan set to start Tommy Carr vs. Indiana after he took over for Bryce Underwood in second half of win over Penn State
"Michigan is reportedly expected to start Tommy Carr over Bryce Underwood against Indiana after the freshman sparked a comeback win over Penn State.
"Per reports, Michigan Football QB Tommy Carr will make his first career start against Indiana on Saturday:
"The grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr is the brother of Notre Dame QB CJ Carr.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 12:35 AMInsider Reveals Michigan’s Starting QB vs. Indiana
Michigan is reportedly expected to start Tommy Carr over Bryce Underwood against Indiana after the freshman sparked a comeback win over Penn State.
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 12:32 AMReport: Michigan Football QB Tommy Carr to make first career start vs Indiana
Per reports, Michigan Football QB Tommy Carr will make his first career start against Indiana on Saturday:
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 12:08 AMMichigan set to start Tommy Carr vs. Indiana after he took over for Bryce Underwood in second half of win over Penn State
The grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr is the brother of Notre Dame QB CJ Carr.
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