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Michigan quarterback Tommy Carr leads comeback win over Penn State
Michigan Wolverines quarterback Tommy Carr led a second-half comeback to secure a 21-18 victory over Penn State, moving the team to a 4-2 record. The win followed a strategic halftime decision by head coach Kyle Whittingham to bench starting sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood.
Underwood, who has struggled this season with a 58 percent completion rate and eight total turnovers through six games, completed only 5 of 11 passes for 43 yards in the first half. In contrast, Carr orchestrated three touchdown drives in the second half, including a decisive 12-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Carr, the grandson of legendary Michigan coach Lloyd Carr, finished his second career appearance with 47 passing yards and 38 rushing yards. Despite the benching, Underwood was noted for his leadership, celebrating Carr’s success from the sidelines and supporting him on social media.
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Bryce Underwood · Kyle Whittingham · Michigan Wolverines · Penn State · Tommy Carr
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Head coach Kyle Whittingham stated that Tommy Carr was prepared and responded well to being called into the game. nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Michigan defeated Penn State 21-18. brobible.com · nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Michigan's record moved to 4-2 following the win.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tommy Carr scored a 12-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. brobible.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Michigan benched starting quarterback Bryce Underwood at halftime in favor of Tommy Carr. brobible.com · nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bryce Underwood has thrown eight turnovers through six games this season. nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bryce Underwood completed 5 of 11 passes for 43 yards in the first half against Penn State. nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tommy Carr is the grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr. nypost.com