Michigan Names Tommy Carr Starting QB for Michigan State

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham named freshman Tommy Carr the starting quarterback for the team’s game against Michigan State, after Carr led the Wolverines to a 28-21 win at Rutgers. Whittingham announced the decision Monday, marking the first time this season he had named a starter in advance of a game. Whittingham also described Carr as Michigan’s starter for the foreseeable future, according to reports of his comments. That wording extends beyond the Michigan State matchup, although the coach did not specify how long the commitment would last. Carr completed 22 of 27 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown against Rutgers, and ran for 54 yards and two scores. His second rushing touchdown broke a 21-21 tie with 4:19 remaining, according to the game account. Michigan finished with 427 yards of offense, its second-highest total of the season and its most in a Big Ten game. The decision follows a midseason change at quarterback. Carr replaced Bryce Underwood at halftime against Penn State on October 17 and helped Michigan rally for a 21-18 victory. Carr then made his first career start against Indiana, a game Michigan lost 13-6 in overtime. He threw an interception and lost a...