Michigan fans eagerly awaiting word on who will start under center entering next week’s season opener finally received an update from coach Jim Harbaugh on Saturday.
However, those looking for a definitive answer may have to wait a little bit longer, based on the Wolverines’ current plan for senior Cade McNamara and sophomore J.J. McCarthy.
Harbaugh announced Michigan’s plan to alternate its starting quarterback for the first two weeks of the season, beginning with McNamara, last season’s starter, on Sept. 3 against Colorado State followed by McCarthy stepping in versus Hawaii on Sept. 10. Harbaugh noted the program will then make a final decision on its starter and backup going into Week 3 against UConn, the third of the Wolverines’ five home games to start the year.