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'Do-everything' QB Shea Patterson named Michigan starter

Michigan defensive lineman Rashan Gary says QB Shea Patterson "can do everything you want him to do." Angelique S. Chengelis, The Detroit News

Ann Arbor — Shea Patterson will be Michigan's starting quarterback when the season opens at Notre Dame on Sept. 1.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh made the announcement Monday at the M Club of Ann Arbor's luncheon at Weber's Inn, Dave Ablauf, Michigan football spokesman, confirmed Monday afternoon via text.

Patterson transferred to Michigan from Ole Miss last December and very quickly the hype machine was generated, as NFL.