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Michigan Benches Bryce Underwood in Penn State Loss to Freshman Tommy Carr

Kyle Whittingham replaced sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood with true freshman Tommy Carr in the third quarter. The change followed Underwood's two-interception performance and coach Whittingham's earlier acknowledgment of offensive struggles.

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Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham benched starting quarterback Bryce Underwood in favor of true freshman Tommy Carr during the third quarter of Saturday's game against Penn State. Underwood, a former five-star recruit who had started for the program in previous seasons, was removed after a first half in which he threw two interceptions.

Whittingham cited the complexity of the new offensive system as a factor behind the team's lack of production. Speaking the previous week, the coach noted that the offense required precise reads in both the throwing and running games, a particular challenge in run-pass option situations.

The substitution provided a clear signal that Whittingham was willing to make a mid-game roster move despite Underwood's high-profile recruitment from LSU. Carr took the field after the halftime score was 3-0 in favor of Penn State, stepping in for a Michigan offense that struggled to find a rhythm in the first half.

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Kyle Whittingham benched Bryce Underwood and started true freshman Tommy Carr in the third quarter after Michigan trailed 3-0 at halftime against Penn State.

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Bryce Underwood threw two interceptions in the first half of the game against Penn State.

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Whittingham previously stated that the new offense required precise reads in throwing and running games, particularly in run-pass option situations.

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Bryce Underwood is a former five-star recruit who committed to Michigan after initially planning to attend LSU.

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