About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Tommy Carr isn't a household name in college football at the moment, but Michigan Wolverines fans know exactly who has two grandfathers are. Michigan's turning to Carr to play important snaps in Week 7 against Penn State.
This comes after head coach Kyle Whittingham opted to bench starting quarterback Bryce Underwood after a brutal first-half showing. However, this gives the true freshman an opportunity to carve out his own path with the Wolverines years after his two grandfathers had gridiron success.
The 19-year-old QB is a Michigan native, but his commitment to the Wolverines only came in November 2025 after flipping his decision. Carr entered the Big Ten school as a four-star recruit, according to 247Sports.com .
His original intention was to play with the Miami (OH) RedHawks, but Carr switched his college choice less than a year before stepping onto Michigan's campus.
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Michigan Wolverines quarterback Tommy Carr (14) puts on his helmet as he waits to leave the field after defeating UTEP 52-17 at Michigan Wolverines quarterback Tommy Carr (14) puts on his helmet as he waits to leave the field after defeating UTEP 52-17 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
Carr's family is beloved with the Michigan football world. Both of his grandfathers were integral in the program's history at various points and have been etched into history with College Football Hall of Fame spots.
Tom Curtis earned All-American honors while playing for the Wolverines as a safety. That includes holding the Michigan record for most interceptions with 25 during his career. Curtis went on to have a successful NFL career that includes winning Super Bowl 5 with the Baltimore Colts.
Meanwhile, Lloyd Carr's one of the most successful Michigan head coaches in the school's history. His biggest triumph came in 1997 when he guided the Wolverines to a 12-0 record and a Rose Bowl title. Michigan finished that season with the top ranking in the AP Top 25.
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There's growing excitement in Ann Arbor that the younger Carr could have significant influence on the program as well. He's just a true freshman in 2026, but given Underwood's struggles at the QB position there's a clear need for improvement on offense.
Carr's older brother, CJ Carr, is currently considered one of the best signal callers in America with Notre Dame. CJ and the Fighting Irish have a 6-0 record entering Saturday night's huge meeting with the BYU Cougars.
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