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Michigan to Start Tommy Carr at Quarterback Over Bryce Underwood Against Indiana
What happened
Michigan announced it will start freshman quarterback Tommy Carr instead of Bryce Underwood in their upcoming game against No. 6 Indiana. Underwood, who reportedly signed a deal worth $12 million, will be benched after a period as the starter. Carr will take over the starting quarterback position for the Wolverines.
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USA Today outlets focus heavily on criticism of the Underwood investment, with headlines calling it a waste and stating "Michigan wasted millions on Bryce Underwood" and "It's time to move on." Coverage includes warnings from "former NFL player" about Underwood and emphasizes that Carr "cost almost nothing."
- USAWho is Tommy Carr? What to know about the Michigan legacy getting his first startUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USAMichigan’s QB gamble could get Kyle Whittingham fired. Kirk Herbstreit says do it anywayUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USAMichigan expected to start QB Tommy Carr over Bryce Underwood vs IndianaUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USAFormer NFL player warned Michigan about Bryce Underwood: ‘The truth hurts’USA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USAMichigan wasted millions on Bryce Underwood. Its best QB cost almost nothing | OpinionUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USAMichigan football knows what Bryce Underwood is. It’s time to move onUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- USATommy Carr reveals how Michigan told him he was replacing Bryce UnderwoodUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
Newsweek describes the decision as "stunning" and presents it straightforwardly as a quarterback change announcement before the Indiana game.
- NWMichigan Targeting Another 5-Star QB Amid Bryce Underwood Transfer RumorsNewsweek · Center
- NWMichigan's Unexpected QB Starter Has a Famous Family ConnectionNewsweek · Center
- NWMichigan Makes Stunning Bryce Underwood Decision Before Indiana GameNewsweek · Center
New York Post emphasizes the financial aspect by repeatedly referencing the "$12 million" figure in headlines and describes Michigan as "handing the keys over to Carr." One headline notes the team "refuses to reveal QB plan" and mentions Kyle Whittingham, though the connection is unclear.
- NYPMichigan benching Bryce Underwood for Tommy Carr in $12 million QB shakeupNew York Post · Right
- NYPMichigan refuses to reveal QB plan for Indiana after benching $12M Bryce UnderwoodNew York Post · Right
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