Michigan expected to start Tommy Carr at QB vs. Oregon

Tommy Carr is expected to start at quarterback for Michigan against Oregon, On3’s Pete Nakos reported. Kyle Whittingham said this week the Wolverines were still working through their QB situation moving forward after offensive coordinator Jason Beck’s departure. Carr has started the last three games for Michigan after taking over for Bryce Underwood in the second half against Penn State. The Wolverines are 1-2 during that stretch and Whittingham made the call to move on from Beck after the loss to Michigan State in Week 10. $39.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage Speaking with reporters this week, Whittingham said the quarterback job was back open ahead of the game against Oregon. Underwood began the year as the starter before Carr took over against Penn State. “To be determined,” Whittingham said during his Monday press conference. “There was consideration about whether to insert Bryce and try to create something. After discussion, it was determined to stay the course with what we had in that particular game. But going forward, we’ll take a look at everything again and see what gives us the best chance to win, as it always comes down to that.” Watch on Fubo (Try for Free) Through five games as a true freshman this season, Carr has completed 67% of his passes for 641 yards and two touchdowns, to three interceptions, while adding three rushing yards. Underwood has appeared in seven games during his sophomore season, completing 58.1% of his passes for 924 yards and five touchdowns, to six picks, and two rushing touchdowns. Through nine games this season, Michigan ranks 17th out of the 18 Big Ten teams in total offense, averaging 302.6 total yards per game. The Wolverines are also putting up 19.6 points on average, which is also second-worst in the league only ahead of Michigan State. That ultimately helped lead to Beck’s dismissal as offensive coordinator during his first season at Michigan. Whittingham announced the change this week and said offensive line coach Jim Harding would take over as the interim for the rest of the year. “The results have not matched our desired outcome, and I felt that a change in leadership was required for our offense,” Whittingham said. “We need to put our offensive players and the entire team in the best possible position to be successful. “We appreciate the hard work and effort that Jason has dedicated to the program,” added Whittingham. “Jason is a great man and coach, and unfortunately, it did not work out the way that we wanted it to at Michigan. We wish Jason and his family nothing but the best in the future.”