The Michigan Wolverines have cycled through a number of different quarterbacks this season. But on Monday, the program lost one of its options at the position.
Senior quarterback Jack Tuttle saw action in two games this season for the Wolverines. But unfortunately, lingering injuries coming into the season, along with a recent concussion, led to Tuttle being sidelined.
The concussion in particular is quite worrisome because he has quite a lengthy track record of head injuries. And on Monday, Tuttle shocked everyone by officially stepping away from the team and his collegiate football career in a statement on X.
“The past year has been challenging, marked by a UCL repair in my throwing arm that I didn’t fully recover from, which has caused ongoing issues,” Tuttle wrote. “And unfortunately, the recent experience of enduring my fifth concussion has brought forth the painful truth: that I need to start prioritizing my health. Throughout my college career, l’ve battled numerous injuries, culminating in this difficult choice to step away from playing the game that I love.”
Tuttle further explained that he plans on staying in the game, just as a coach at the next level instead of a player.
It’s obviously incredibly important for Tuttle to focus on his long-term health given the past with head injuries. But as far as how this affects Michigan’s football program, it does further impact their already questionable quarterback room.
Now, the program will be relying on one of either Davis Warren or Alex Orji to step up and take the reigns at quarterback for Michigan.
Whoever the starter ends up being for Michigan will be facing a huge challenge in the No. 1 ranked Oregon Ducks in Week 10. So Tuttle’s absence may certainly end up being felt.
About Reice Shipley
Reice Shipley is a staff writer for Comeback Media that graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Sports Media. He previously worked at Barrett Sports Media and is a fan of all things Syracuse sports.