The Oregon Ducks won't be sure of which version of the Michigan Wolverines' offense to prepare for this week, thanks to a change at offensive coordinator in Ann Arbor, but also due to a potential change under center.
Ahead of Michigan's trip to Eugene this weekend, head coach Kyle Whittingham told local media on Monday that the quarterback competition is open once again between Tommy Carr and Bryce Underwood. Whittgham said last week that Carr would be the quarterback for the "foreseeable future," but after a 15-6 loss at home to Michigan State and the firing of OC Jason Beck, Whittingham has reversed course.
Underwood was the starter to begin the season, leading Michigan to a 3-2 start. After being benched at halftime against Penn State, Carr
came off the bench and guided the Wolverines to a win and has started ever since. Michigan has played tight games with Carr at quarterback, but the offense hasn't improved. The Wolverines lost to Indiana and Michigan State while scoring a combined 12 points, with a lone win with Carr coming against Rutgers after scoring 28 points.
The defense has led the way for Michigan this season, but with the season now lost and sitting with a 5-4 record, Whittingham is making big changes in hopes of sparking a strong finish.
This season, Carr has thrown for 641 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for 90 yards and three more scores. He threw two interceptions and was sacked five times in the loss against Michigan State last week. Underwood threw for 924 yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions with 22 yards rushing and another two scores before being benched.
Whittingham did not commit to a starter against Oregon, and it's possible the Wolverines won't make a definitive announcement until the offense takes the field on Saturday. Both quarterbacks are running threats and could be used in different situations.
Oregon will host Michigan in Eugene for the first time since 2003 on Nov. 14, with kickoff set for 12:30 p.m. PST, and the game will be broadcast live on FS1.
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