Benched Bryce Underwood's unexpected gesture toward Tommy Carr is going viral

Bryce Underwood shared a warm embrace with Carr, a gesture that drew attention from Michigan fans amid the team’s recent quarterback change.

Updated on: Oct 24, 2026, 22:46:58 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood showed his support for teammate Tommy Carr after losing his starting role.

Michigan quarterback's Bryce Underwood (19) and Tommy Carr (14) exchange pleasantries during pregame warmups before their NCAA college football game against Indiana in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

The moment came during Michigan’s Big Ten matchup against No. 6 Indiana at Michigan Stadium on Saturday.

Underwood shared a warm embrace with Tommy Carr, a gesture that drew attention from Michigan fans amid the team’s recent quarterback change.

One fan wrote, "Special moments like this make a first career start even more memorable."

Another added, "Good teammate. cool to see."

A third user commented, "A classy act."

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Why was Bryce Underwood benched?

Bryce Underwood, a former No. 1 overall recruit in the 2025 class, struggled to find consistency during his second season at Michigan.

Through six games, he completed 72 of 124 passes for 924 yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions. He also recorded 223 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.

The turnovers became a growing concern as Michigan tried to find its rhythm under head coach Kyle Whittingham and offensive coordinator Jason Beck.

The situation came to a head against Penn State on Oct. 17. Underwood completed just five of 11 passes for 43 yards and threw two interceptions in the first half. Michigan managed only 80 yards of offense and went into halftime trailing 3-0.

The coaching staff turned to freshman Tommy Carr after the break.

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Tommy Carr makes the most of his opportunity

Tommy Carr gave Michigan a boost in the second half, completing five of seven passes for 47 yards and adding 36 rushing yards, including a 12-yard touchdown run.

Michigan rallied to beat Penn State 21-18, earning a much-needed victory after a difficult stretch.

Carr's performance strengthened the case for a change at quarterback.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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