Kyle Whittingham says Tommy Carr is Michigan's starting QB for Michigan State game, 'forseeable future'

On Monday, University of Michigan head football coach Kyle Whittingham discussed the Wolverines' quarterback situation at his weekly press conference.

Whittingham confirmed Carr will start this weekend against Michigan State and for the "foreseeable future."

Michigan started the year with Bryce Underwood under center, but switched to true freshman Tommy Carr three weeks ago during the Penn State game. Underwood has since come in for certain plays, but Carr has led the offense.

Carr has started two games so far this season, taking over after halftime against the Nittany Lions. He has completed 47 of his 66 passes for 480 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Carr has been an effective runner with 96 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.

Underwood has played in seven games so far this year. He has thrown for 924 yards with five touchdowns and six interceptions. Underwood has been a solid runner, picking up 222 yards and two scores on 61 carries.

Michigan had a scare against Rutgers last week, winning just 28-21. The Wolverines took the lead with 4:24 left after Carr punched in a nine-yard rushing touchdown.

The quarterback finished the win with 266 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, 54 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns.

On Monday, Whittingham said that he loved everything he saw from Carr last Saturday and that the quarterback played a complete game . He also said Carr's rushing ability was key to the win.

Carr will meet Michigan State for the first time in the Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy on Saturday.

After that, Michigan ends the season with Oregon, No. 5 UCLA, and No. 11 Ohio State needing one more win over their final four games to become bowl-eligible.