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Michigan Kicker Job Opens Before Michigan State Rivalry

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Michigan Kicker Job Opens Before Michigan State Rivalry

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Ahead of Michigan’s rivalry game against Michigan State, coach Kyle Whittingham has committed to freshman Tommy Carr as the starting quarterback after Carr led a 28-21 win over Rutgers, while former starter Bryce Underwood moves to the backup role. Whittingham also reopened the kicking competition after Trey Butkowski missed two field goals against Rutgers, with Butkowski, Jacob Baggett and Stuart Blake competing for the job. The Wolverines enter the matchup at 5-3, and criticism of Whittingham has grown after the close Rutgers win and comments that some fans viewed as dismissive of the rivalry’s importance. Michigan will host the Spartans in a night game as Whittingham faces pressure to deliver a convincing performance.

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