Michigan Beats Penn State 21-18 After Quarterback Change
Michigan turned the game around by benching Bryce Underwood and turning to Tommy Carr.
KEY POINTS
- Michigan defeated Penn State 21-18 at The Big House.
- Kyle Whittingham replaced Bryce Underwood with Tommy Carr at halftime.
- Michigan scored all 21 points off Penn State turnovers.
- Rocco Becht threw for 267 yards but had second-half turnovers.
- Penn State fell to 0-4 in Big Ten play.
Michigan defeated Penn State 21-18 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Wolverines improved to 4-2 overall and 1-2 in Big Ten play.
Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham benched quarterback Bryce Underwood at halftime after he completed five of 11 passes for 43 yards with two interceptions. True freshman Tommy Carr took over the offense.
“I don't think we prepared to the extent that we were going to see Carr for an entire half of the game, but we definitely talked about him a little bit.”
Carr finished with 47 passing yards, 36 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown. Michigan scored all 21 of its points off Penn State turnovers.
Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht threw for 267 yards but committed costly turnovers in the second half, including a fumble with five minutes left. Penn State fell to 3-4 overall and 0-4 in the Big Ten.
Underwood entered the game with a reported NIL package worth $10 million to $12 million over four years. Whittingham had named him the starter as recently as Oct. 12.
Penn State defensive end Caleb Bacon said the team had discussed Carr but was surprised Michigan played him for an entire half.
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