Tommy Carr leads Michigan past Penn State in Big Ten clash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 19:37 · Archive

Michigan defeated Penn State 21-18 with backup quarterback Tommy Carr scoring a touchdown after replacing starter Bryce Underwood at halftime.

Michigan defeated Penn State 21-18 on Saturday, with backup quarterback Tommy Carr replacing starter Bryce Underwood at halftime to spark the Wolverines' offence.

Underwood struggled in the first half, completing 5 of 11 passes for 43 yards and throwing two interceptions. His second turnover ended a potential scoring drive that reached Penn State's 36-yard line late in the second quarter. Penn State took an early lead with a 24-yard field goal.

Car orchestrated three touchdown drives in the second half, finishing 5 of 7 passing for 47 yards and 38 rushing yards with a score. He put the game away with a 12-yard touchdown run. Head coach Kyle Whittingham said Carr 'was very prepared for when his number was called' and 'responded very well'. Whittingham said his staff will decide by Monday who will start next week against Indiana.

How it is being reported

• Michigan finally benches $12M QB Bryce Underwood for program legend’s grandson — and it pays off immediatelyThe Wolverines sat starter Bryce Underwood at halftime during Saturday’s 21-18 win against the Nittany Lions, turning to backup quarterback Tommy Carr.New York Post · 18 Oct, 19:20
• Freshman Tommy Carr's second-half magic leads Michigan to must-have win over Penn StateTommy Carr replaced Bryce Underwood and scored his first career touchdown as Michigan stunned Penn State in a Big Ten rivalry clash at the Big House.Fox News · 18 Oct, 01:32

In this story: Tommy Carr · Bryce Underwood · Kyle Whittingham · Michigan · Penn State · Big Ten

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