Tommy Carr wins backup quarterback role for Michigan football
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham named true freshman Tommy Carr as the team's primary backup quarterback for the 2026 season. The announcement occurred during a Monday press conference ahead of the season opener against Western Michigan this Saturday at 7:36 p.m. Carr, a legacy player, secured the position after an impressive showing during spring and fall camp. He surpassed veteran competitors, including Colorado State transfer Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, to claim the spot behind starter Bryce Underwood. While the coaching staff expressed confidence in Carr, the program intends for Underwood to remain the primary option throughout the year. The Wolverines open their season under the guidance of offensive coordinator Jason Beck and quarterbacks coach Koy Detmer Jr.
- •Kyle Whittingham named Tommy Carr the backup quarterback on August 31, 2026.
- •Carr joined the program as part of the 2026 recruiting class.
- •Michigan faces Western Michigan on Saturday at 7:36 p.m.
- •Bryce Underwood remains the starting quarterback for the upcoming season.
- •Carr beat out veteran transfer Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi for the backup position.
- 4:22 PMESPN NCAAF — Freshman Carr named U-M's QB2 entering season
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Whittingham officially names Michigan Football’s QB2 for 2026
"Michigan Football head coach Kyle Whittingham revealed on Monday morning who the immediate backup to QB Bryce Underwood will be entering the 2026 season:
"Michigan has named freshman Tommy Carr as its backup quarterback entering the season under first-year coach Kyle Whittingham.
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External links- ESPN NCAAFAug 31, 2026, 4:22 PMFreshman Carr named U-M's QB2 entering season
Michigan has named freshman Tommy Carr as its backup quarterback entering the season under first-year coach Kyle Whittingham.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 3:00 PMKyle Whittingham officially names Michigan Football’s QB2 for 2026
Michigan Football head coach Kyle Whittingham revealed on Monday morning who the immediate backup to QB Bryce Underwood will be entering the 2026 season:
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