For Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr, football really is the family business. It’s such a business that the Michigan native and grandson of famed Wolverines head coach Lloyd Carr likely upset a few members of his family when he decided to play for the Fighting Irish. If there is any regret among the Carr clan, it’s possible CJ’s brother, Tommy could be the next storied member of the Ann Arbor program.
Tommy Carr was a bit of an under-radar-player when Michigan signed him in the 2026 class. He joined the Wolverines after being the No. 22 quarterback and No. 318 player in his cycle according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Originally committed to Miami of Ohio, he eventually flipped to the Wolverines and now he’s impressing new head coach Kyle Whittingham.
In meeting with the media earlier this week, Whittingham told reporters that Tommy Carr is standing out and might even be leading in the race to back up starting signal caller Bryce Underwood.
Notre Dame football’s CJ Carr has a brother making noise at Michigan and a family rivalry could be brewing
Whittingham said that not every QB is on campus yet but the brother of Notre Dame’s Heisman contender is making his presence known. “Probably the one that stands out so far,” the Wolverines coach said. “…