Tag: Jack Tuttle

Michigan football backup QB granted another year of eligibility

Big news! #GoBlue

Most everyone expected that the Michigan football starting quarterback job will be fought between Alex Orji, Jayden Denegal, and Davis Warren. But there’s another man in the arena.

Having been granted a seventh year, San Marcos, California native Jack Tuttle came to Ann Arbor last season to back up star signal caller J.J. McCarthy. Tuttle originally played at Utah before transferring to Indiana, where he started several games. With the maize and blue, Tuttle threw 17 passes with 15 completions for 130 yards and a touchdown.

And it turns out he’s coming back for another year. Tuttle made the announcement (vaguely) on X (formerly Twitter).

If nothing else, the Wolverines have a veteran presence and potential team captain in Tuttle’s return. He held the team captaincy in his final year with the Hoosiers in Bloomington.

Tuttle’s most productive year came in 2021 for Indiana, when he appeared in seven games, going 45-for-87 for 423 yards with two touchdowns and five interceptions. However, he improved greatly at Michigan, though he wasn’t as productive.

After he finishes his career, Tuttle was thought to be a strong candidate to move onto a coaching path.

Michigan football injury updates after UNLV game

An update with a little inside info. #GoBlue

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan football had a few players who didn’t see game time once again with Rod Moore and Makari Paige both out in the Week 2 win over UNLV.

While there was some sparing play a week ago by Paige, he wasn’t dressed in uniform for the contest on Saturday. Moore was, and he warmed up, but he did not see any playing time.

After the game, Michigan acting head coach in the first half, Jay Harbaugh, who is also their position coach at safety, said the two should be ready to go next week, but it’s still a wait-and-see scenario.

“Yeah, Rod and Makari, they’re coming along,” Harbaugh said. “They’ve been practicing and I think we should have a good shot at them being available for this next game.

“Them being out is a blessing for some of the other guys just to be able to get in there and get some live action, maybe even before they’re fully ready. So you just get better so much faster when you do get in the games and you’re able to coach up those live reps. So really, I’ve been pretty pleased with them but still a ton of stuff to clean up.”

The Wolverines exited the game with minimal injuries, but a late hit out of bounds on backup quarterback Jack Tuttle cut his day short. Second-half acting head coach Mike Hart said Tuttle could have returned, but the maize and blue held him out for precautionary reasons.

“Oh, he’s good. He hit out of bounds late over there,” Hart said. “He was throwing he wanted to go back in and we weren’t putting it back in. No, it’s just not worth it. Right? I mean, I think that at the end of the day, the health of the kid is best. And I think if the kid gets knocked down over there, you don’t know what’s happening. So let it heal up in but as far as medically, he’s good to go. And he wanted to go back in the game.”

WolverinesWire can confirm, according to one person who spoke on the condition of anonymity, that Tuttle had a brief shoulder issue, but he’s back to full health.

There was one other player who participated in only one play, safety Zeke Berry. Berry saw his first extended action last week, but only one snap on Saturday: the opening kickoff.

After the opening play of the game, his teammates were calling for the team trainers as Berry limped back toward the bench area. He did not return.

Up next, Michigan football will take on Bowling Green in Week 3, which will be a 7:30 p.m. EDT kickoff at The Big House. That game will be broadcast on Big Ten Network.

Why former Indiana QB Jack Tuttle chose Michigan football

Love, love, love his mindset! #GoBlue

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Jack Tuttle didn’t have to go anywhere or do anything. After having completed his fifth year in college football as a backup, he could have joined the workforce — he already has an MBA in finance and a varied educational background, including supply chain management and business analytics. Yet, he wanted one more go-round.

So Tuttle sought out a third program to join, after having spent his first year at Utah and the past four at Indiana.

He wound up at Michigan, reuniting with former associate head coach Mike Hart, the current Wolverine running backs coach. The southern California native says that those connections he had with the coaching staff in Ann Arbor played a big part in his arrival at the rival Big Ten East school.

“So there were a lot of relationships,” Tuttle said. “Obviously, relationships for me to come here. I knew coach Harbaugh, coach Hart before. And that’s what really sparked coming here for me.”

A former team captain in Bloomington, Tuttle has done his best to acclimate and integrate himself into the maize and blue culture. It has helped that his fellow team captain at IU, tight end AJ Barner, also ventured north.

But for him, the biggest challenge is just learning the ins and outs of the Michigan football program, though having a former and current teammate going through the same rigors has helped him immensely.

“I guess just adjusting to — I know every program has a different culture,” Tuttle said. “Adjusting to that, and the new locker room and the people — which obviously has been fantastic. So, AJ (Barner) and I both came from same place (Indiana) so that’s been helpful when we’re rooming together. And so it’s been a pretty good transition for both of us.”

So, why did Tuttle decide to play for a sixth year?

He redshirted at Utah before transferring to Indiana and also has 2020 as the COVID-year exception. For him, it’s simple: he wants to be a part of a team that has the capability to win it all. He believes he has unfinished business.

“For me, personally, it’s not over till it’s over,” Tuttle said. “That’s kind of something I live by. And my dad and I have always talked about it’s not over till it’s over. And, people (ask), why Michigan? Why come here? What’s your goal here? I have a couple of goals. But the main goal right now, and what I’m focused on is doing everything I can to help this team win a national championship and achieve all its goals.

“So that’s where my work is going to right now. That’s what I’m striving for. And I’m going to help and do whatever I can to make sure we achieve that goal.”

Nevertheless, it’s a different decision to go somewhere where you know you’re going to be the backup. J.J. McCarthy is entrenched as the starting quarterback, and there’s no player on Michigan’s current roster likely to unseat the former five-star.

Tuttle said he had other opportunities that would have offered a straighter line to playing time, but, for him, it wasn’t about that. It was joining a championship culture and supporting McCarthy the best he can.

“I’m gonna come in and compete. And J.J. has been phenomenal,” Tuttle said. “That whole quarterback room has been great — coach Kirk. And I’m blessed, honestly blessed to come into that situation and be around those guys and beat and have fun. And I’m gonna do whatever I can to help this team win.”

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Signed: Michigan football signs transfer Jack Tuttle

#Michigan gets its quarterback depth for 2023! #GoBlue

Transfer Portal Ratings

Stars Overall Position
247Sports 3 #109 #23 QB
On3 NR NR #46 QB

Vitals

Hometown San Marcos, Californiaia
Projected Position Quarterback
Height 6-foot-4
Weight 212-pounds
High School Class 2018
Team Transferring From Indiana
HS 247Sports Composite Ranking 4-star (#167 prospect)
HS On3 Consensus Ranking 4-star (#163 prospect)

 

Years Of Eligibility

  • One year

Projection at Michigan

  • Michigan lost third-string quarterback Alan Bowman to the transfer portal, along with 2021 starter Cade McNamara. The Wolverines currently do not have any quarterbacks committed for the 2023 class, so Tuttle will look to compete for the No. 2 or No. 3 job next fall.

Notes

  • Originally signed with Utah in 2018 before transferring to Indiana
  • Five starts with the Hoosiers

Highlights

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Michigan football lands a quarterback from the transfer portal

Keep ’em coming!

Michigan football continues diving into the transfer portal and grabbing players to come to Ann Arbor.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Wolverines received a commitment from a former Indiana Hoosier.

Jack Tuttle — a former four-star recruit in the 2018 class — announced on Twitter that he would continue his college football career at Michigan.

 

Tuttle is the No. 109 ranked player in the transfer portal. He started his career at Utah before transferring to Indiana in 2019. Tuttle played four seasons in Bloomington before deciding to finish his career in Ann Arbor.

In his four years at Indiana, Tuttle completed 104-of-182 attempts (57.1%) for 901 yards with five touchdowns and six interceptions.

Michigan recently lost backup Alan Bowman to the transfer portal, so the Wolverines are getting some valuable experience back in the locker room with Tuttle.

This marks Michigan’s sixth transfer commitment in this cycle. The Wolverines currently have the No. 1 transfer class coming in.

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Former Utah quarterback is back in the transfer portal

Some #Pac12 schools should definitely be interested in a new portal QB who will be available at the conclusion of the 2022 regular season.

Indiana quarterback Jack Tuttle, who started his college football career at Utah, entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this week, as multiple news outlets reported.

Tuttle, a redshirt senior, will stay with the Indiana Hoosiers through the remainder of the 2022 season before looking for a new school as a grad transfer in 2023. According to HoosiersNews.com’s Tom Brew,

Jack Tuttle, a team captain for Indiana, lost the starting quarterback job to Connor Bazelak at the start of the year and has not played in a game this season.

With so many teams badly needing a quarterback, it will be fascinating to see where Tuttle lands.

Iowa, San Diego State, Oregon State, and Texas A&M are among the programs which have been crushed by their limitations and flaws at the quarterback spot this season. Everyone wants a flashy Caleb Williams-level quarterback, but merely a competent and responsible quarterback such as Tuttle could offer value to a team in the portal for 2023.

“I love my teammates and I’m not going to leave them in the season,’’ Tuttle told Brew on Monday morning. “I know there are a ton of other people in the NCAA who leave in the middle of the season and I’m not going to do that. Nor will I let this be a distraction or affect how I prepare and lead the team. This just gives me the best chance to play next year and be in the best spot.”

Tuttle was a four-star prospect coming out of high school in California and signed with Utah as a part of its 2018 recruiting class.

At Mission Hills in San Marcos, Calif., Tuttle threw for 7,179 yards, 69 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.

He left the Utes in 2018 as a freshman, never playing a down for Utah before ending up at Indiana.

In four seasons with the Hoosiers, the 23-year-old Tuttle has completed 55.9% of his passes for 819 yards, four touchdowns and six interceptions.

He’s started four games for Indiana and earned academic All-Big Ten honors twice.

Look for Colorado, San Diego State, Nevada and Boston College as some of the Power Five schools instersted. He could go back home to UCLA or USC as well as a backup if he’s looking to be a graduate assistant. One other possibility: Look for Tuttle to move down to the FCS where he could immediately win a starting job.

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Transfer quarterback for Notre Dame: Who’s available and do they fit

Who do you like?

The Irish should have recruited another quarterback during this past offseason but opted not to and it has come back to bite them. With [autotag]Tyler Buchner[/autotag] and an extensive injury history and [autotag]Drew Pyne[/autotag] having up-and-down play so far in his career, it makes sense to look elsewhere for a quarterback. Although the season is just about at the midway point, there have been multiple quarterbacks that have already entered the transfer portal and a few of them have even already made their decisions.

Some of this will depend on where the offense goes after the season. Will offensive coordinator [autotag]Tommy Rees[/autotag] still be around? Will [autotag]Marcus Freeman[/autotag] add another mind on that side of the ball and add a co-coordinator title. That remains to be seen so let’s take a look at who is currently available and if they are a fit for Notre Dame. (This list will be updated as more quarterbacks enter the portal.)

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Ole Miss Wins Outback Bowl Over Indiana: Reaction, Analysis, 5 Thoughts

Ole Miss wins Outback Bowl over Indiana 26-20. Five thoughts and analysis of the game, and what it all means.

Ole Miss wins Outback Bowl over Indiana 26-20. Five thoughts and analysis of the game, and what it all means.

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Ole Miss wins the Outback Bowl

Final Score: Ole Miss 26, Indiana 20
CFN Prediction: Indiana 40, Ole Miss 34
Line: Indiana -7.5, o/u: 67.5

5. The Outback Bowl once again delivered

It’s been Big Ten vs. SEC since it made the change from the Hall of Fame to the Outback in 1996, and it keeps on coming through with good fun games.

Minnesota was able to come through against Auburn for a 31-24 in last year’s thriller on New Year’s Day.

Iowa got by Mississippi State 27-21 in the 2019 New Year’s Day version, South Carolina and Jadeveon Clowney blasted through Michigan 26-19 before that, and there were three overtime games in the 2010s.

The Outback Bowl has now given us four straight good, tough SEC vs. Big Ten battles decided by seven points or fewer, and nine of the last 12 have been close.

This game always has that big conference teams that were just good enough to matter, but not so amazing that they’re disappointed to be playing in it. This one came through, too, only more so considering bowl games are still a huge deal for the Indiana program, and Ole Miss is just getting going under Lane Kiffin.

NEXT: What is this “defense” thing Ole Miss was doing?

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The one stat that will define Wisconsin vs. Indiana tomorrow

The No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers are ready for battle against backup quarterback Jack Tuttle and No. 10 Indiana tomorrow as they look to…

The No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers are ready for battle against backup quarterback Jack Tuttle and No. 10 Indiana tomorrow as they look to improve to 3-1 on the season and extend their 10-game win streak against the Hoosiers.

The 2020 Indiana Hoosiers are on a different level than the Indiana teams we’ve seen in the past–sitting with a 5-1 record and ranking third in the Big Ten in points-per-game, first in total points, first in pass yards, first in offensive touchdowns, first in touchdown passes, first in defensive interceptions and first in defensive sacks.

Related: Opinion: A Big Ten rule is close to taking away the remaining credibility of the 2020 season

They’ve gotten out to early leads against nearly all of their opponents thanks to big plays by offensive weapons Ty Fryfogle, Miles Marshall and Whop Philyor and then have ramped up the defensive aggression, something which has led the defense to 16 interceptions and 2.66 interceptions-per-game.

Much of their offensive and team success has been due to star quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the leader of the pack for Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year heading into last weekend. During that game against Maryland, Penix Jr. tore his ACL and will now miss the rest of the season.

So head coach Tom Allen and the Hoosiers now turn to sophomore quarterback Jack Tuttle, a former four-star recruit that Paul Chryst and the Badgers actually offered back in 2016.

The Hoosier offense is sure to look different without their Heisman contender (yes, I said it) under center, though there simply isn’t enough to go off of to accurately predict how Tuttle will perform and whether he can keep the offense churning as it has.

Related: Wisconsin vs. Indiana: Eight players to watch

So during a normal week with a healthy Penix Jr., I’d say the stat that would define the matchup is his yards-per-attempt and whether or not he’s able to consistently stretch the field.

Because with big plays down the field, the Hoosier offense is nearly impossible to stop.

But without them, the Badgers have the personnel to stop Indiana from consistently driving the length of the field.

This isn’t a normal week, as I’ve stated, and we don’t know what Tuttle will bring, so instead the one stat that will define the matchup is what actually lost the Badgers the game at Northwestern: turnovers.

As I mentioned earlier, the Indiana secondary has intercepted 16 passes this season in only six games to aid the defense to a total turnover tally of 18.

Your math is correct if you noticed that they turn their opponents over three times per game, on average.

Related: Five keys to a Wisconsin victory against Indiana

After Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz’s abysmal performance against Northwestern that included one fumble and three interceptions, his ball security will be the one thing that defines who wins the game.

We saw how talented and effective Jim Leonhard’s defense is when they were able to hold the Wildcats to only 17 points despite the Badger offense turning the ball over five times (we’ve also seen it all season).

That is a performance, however, that is unlikely to be repeated against this Indiana offense.

But even aside from how the defense performed, this is a Wisconsin team that’s coming off a 5-turnover performance and is getting set to face the conference’s leader in forced turnovers.

So, put simply, if the Badgers win the turnover differential and Mertz protects the football, Wisconsin will win the game. That is the case because the defense’s job will be far easier, the Badger offense will be able to keep Indiana’s offensive playmakers off the field, running back Jalen Berger and the rest of the backfield will be able to find a rhythm and, in simple terms, the Badgers will be able to score points.

If they give the ball away consistently and are unable to force Tuttle into mistakes, on the other hand, Indiana will come away with a victory. For a preview of what that would look like, see the Northwestern game. It isn’t pretty and leads to losing football games.

Related: Report: Michigan vs. Ohio State is in serious jeopardy, which if true could create a Buckeye–Badger postseason contest

The wait is nearly over for Wisconsin to return to the field (again) this season as they’ll kick off against No. 10 Indiana tomorrow at 2:30 CST.

Stay tuned in to BadgersWire as we preview, analyze and recap the contest throughout the weekend.

HC Paul Chryst discusses the possibility of Michael Penix Jr. missing Saturday’s contest

A report surfaced today that Indiana starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is expected to miss the remainder of the season after…

A report surfaced today that Indiana starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is expected to miss the remainder of the season after injuring his knee during the team’s victory against Maryland this weekend.

The news is a big blow to the 5-1 and No. 10-ranked Hoosiers, as they’re in the middle of an impressive season and Penix Jr. currently leads the conference in nearly every passing statistic.

Related: Wisconsin still has a (complicated) path to the College Football Playoff

Wisconsin Head Coach Paul Chryst spoke to the media today ahead of Saturday’s matchup with Indiana and was asked about preparing to face the Hoosiers with a backup under center.

“You try to do your best. Obviously when you don’t have as much film which makes it a little more challenging,” Chryst said. “You know what they’re trying to do offensively and their quarterback has been playing at a high level. We don’t know for sure but we certainly know the possibility, so you try to do your best in your preparation.”

The Hoosiers are likely to be led by redshirt sophomore Jack Tuttle, a player who has thrown only 16 collegiate passes, 5 of which coming this season. So even though Chryst said preparation will be key heading into the contest, there is practically no film on Tuttle to go off of and not much of a track record to go off of.

One notable fact that Chryst did not bring up, however, is the Badgers did offer Tuttle back in 2016 and he made two unofficial visits to campus.

Related: One of the Badgers’ starting quarterbacks has declared for the 2021 NFL Draft

What is known about this whole situation is the Indiana offense is sure to look different without their star quarterback Penix Jr. under center, something which may prove to be a big break for a Wisconsin team that yet again is coming off an idle week after the Minnesota game was canceled due to COVID-19 cases within the Gopher football program.

The Badgers and Hoosiers will take the field at 2:30 CST on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium, with the Hoosiers looking to stay alive in the race for the Big Ten East and the Badgers looking to improve to 3-1 on the season.