Tommy Carr Expected to Start for Michigan vs. Oregon; Bryce Underwood Likely to Play

Michigan freshman quarterback Tommy Carr is expected to start Saturday’s game against the Oregon Ducks, and sophomore Bryce Underwood is likely to play, according to sources cited by ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Carr posted a season-low 38.8 QBR in Saturday’s loss to Michigan State, throwing two interceptions and completing passes for 138 yards. Coaches considered replacing him with Underwood late in the third quarter, ESPN reported.

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Carr replaced Underwood during Michigan’s Oct. 17 win over Penn State and has started the Wolverines’ last two games. Underwood opened this season as the starter and started throughout last season under coach Sherrone Moore. He has thrown for 924 yards with five touchdowns and six interceptions this season.

Offensive coordinator Jason Beck was fired Sunday. Offensive line coach Jim Harding is serving as interim coordinator for the remainder of the season.

Carr is the grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr and brother of Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr.

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