Tommy Carr leads Michigan past Penn State after Underwood benched

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 05:31 · Archive

Tommy Carr replaced benched starting quarterback Bryce Underwood and scored a touchdown run to lead Michigan to a 21-18 victory over Penn State.

Michigan defeated Penn State 21-18 on Saturday. Coach Kyle Whittingham benched starting quarterback Bryce Underwood at halftime after the Wolverines failed to score in the first half. Underwood threw two interceptions in the second quarter.

Tommy Carr entered the game and revitalised Michigan's offence. The team took a 14-3 lead in the third quarter on Bryson Kuzdzal's 43-yard touchdown run and Jordan Marshall's 1-yard run, the latter set up by Carr's 22-yard draw play. Carr converted a third down with a 12-yard touchdown run with 2:58 left, giving Michigan a two-score lead.

Penn State pulled within three points early in the fourth quarter on Carson Hansen's 2-yard touchdown run and a 2-point conversion. The Nittany Lions closed again to three points when Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Chase Sowell with 1:11 remaining. Michigan recovered the ensuing onside kick to seal the victory.

Carr is the grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr and All-America defensive back Tom Curtis. Lloyd Carr attended the game and responded to his grandson's scoring run.

Tommy Carr leads Michigan past Penn State after Underwood benched — Image: WILX

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Tommy Carr replaces benched Bryce Underwood, leads Michigan to 21-18 win over Penn StateMihWILX · 18 Oct, 05:03
Tommy Carr replaces benched Bryce Underwood, leads Michigan to 21-18 win over Penn StateTommy Carr converted a third down on a 12-yard touchdown run with 2:58 left to play, giving Michigan a two-score lead it needed in a 21-18 win over Penn State on Saturday.Woodtv · 18 Oct, 01:06

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