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Who should be Michigan’s starting quarterback vs. Penn State?

Michigan’s quarterback situation has become a pressing topic as the Wolverines sit at 3-2 on the season, having dropped two straight games. Starting quarterback Bryce Underwood has struggled in recent outings, including a 20-14 loss to Minnesota where he completed just 10 of 21 passes for 101 yards, threw two interceptions, and posted a Total QBR of 56.6—ranking 70th nationally.

His season totals include five touchdowns and four interceptions on 59.3% completion, while Michigan’s passing offense ranks 111th in the country. With the team’s next three games against Penn State, Indiana, and Rutgers looming, questions are growing about whether Underwood can turn his performance around or if true freshman Tommy Carr should take over as the starter sooner rather than later.

Carr, who has seen limited action this season—only two passes for 23 yards and a touchdown in a spring game—could be the answer if Michigan wants to secure its future at quarterback. His spring performance, where he went 21-of-30 for 143 yards and added 59 rushing yards, suggests potential, but starting him now would be a high-risk move ahead of a critical matchup against Penn State.

For now, Underwood remains the starter, but with the team’s struggles and the looming 2027 draft class, Michigan may need to make a decision soon about who will lead the offense long-term.

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