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Michigan refuses to reveal QB plan for Indiana after benching $12M Bryce Underwood

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Blinn, M. (2026, October 19). Michigan refuses to reveal QB plan for Indiana after benching $12M Bryce Underwood. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/19/sports/michigan-wont-reveal-qb-plan-for-indiana-after-benching-12m-bryce-underwood/

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Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham is keeping secret whether Bryce Underwood or Tommy Carr will start against Indiana after benching Underwood during Saturday’s game against Penn State. Underwood, who has a $12 million NIL deal, performed poorly in that game with two interceptions and poor overall stats this season. In contrast, Carr led Michigan to victory with three touchdown drives including a crucial run late in the game. Whittingham praised Carr's performance but declined to reveal the QB strategy for Indiana.

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Kyle Whittingham, Michigan's coach, is keeping quiet about his quarterback strategy for their upcoming game against No. 6 Indiana. Whittingham refused to reveal whether he will continue starting sophomore Bryce Underwood or opt for freshman Tommy Carr, who led the team to a 21-18 victory over Penn State in Underwood’s absence last Saturday.

Underwood, despite having a $12 million NIL deal, has struggled this season with just 924 yards on a 58.1% completion rate and five touchdown passes but also six interceptions. Carr's performance against Penn State included three touchdown drives, including a decisive 12-yard run in the final minutes.

Michigan improved to a 4-2 record after their win over Penn State, marking their first Big Ten victory of the season. Whittingham noted that Carr showed efficiency and smoothness during his time on the field, hinting at potential changes in Michigan's quarterback strategy for future games.

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“Article A reports on the game against Penn State where Tommy Carr replaced Bryce Underwood, while Article B discusses Michigan's strategy for an upcoming game against Indiana and mentions the previous game with Penn State briefly.”

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“Article A describes the halftime substitution of Bryce Underwood for Tommy Carr during a game against Penn State and the outcome of that decision. Article B discusses Michigan's coach not revealing his quarterback strategy for an upcoming game against Indiana, referencing the previous game against Penn State but focusing on future plans.”

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Kyle Whittingham has a plan, and he’s not sharing it. asserted

he → have → it

The Michigan coach is playing coy with his quarterback situation heading into a matchup with No. 6 Indiana, not offering up if Bryce Underwood or Tommy Carr will be under center. asserted

Underwood → play → center

“We know exactly what we’re doing and the plan going forward,” Whittingham said. asserted

Whittingham → know → what

“We’re not going to tip our hand to the opponent. asserted

We → go → opponent

But we have a good plan in place.” asserted

we → have → place

Carr led the Wolverines to a 21-18 win over Penn State on Saturday, stepping in for Underwood with Michigan trailing 3-0 at the half. asserted

Michigan → lead → half

The freshman guided the team on three touchdown drives, including taking it himself on a game-sealing 12-yard run with 2:58 left. asserted

freshman → guide → 2:58

Underwood, meanwhile, completed just five of his 11 pass attempts for 43 yards and tossed two interceptions. asserted

Underwood → complete → interceptions

“Saw good stuff out of what Tommy did in that second half,” Whittingham said Monday. asserted

Whittingham → see → half

“He’s a real smooth guy, very efficient with his style. asserted

He → ’ → style

A Carr start would mark a massive move for Michigan, which improved to 4-2 with its first Big Ten win of the season. asserted

which → mark → season

Underwood, a sophomore with a $12 million NIL deal, has started 19 straight games for the Wolverines. asserted

Underwood → start → Wolverines

His poor play this season — just 924 yards on a 58.1% completion rate with five touchdown passes to a conference-leading six interceptions — has led to rumors his continued starting status was due to his hefty contract. asserted

status → lead → contract

Carr, the grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr and younger brother of Notre Dame QB CJ Carr, was a four-star recruit, though Underwood was the top-ranked recruit in 2023 before committing to the Wolverines. asserted

Underwood → rank → Wolverines

Michigan refuses to reveal QB plan for Indiana after benching $12M Bryce Underwood

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