Is Jack Tuttle playing today? Michigan Wolverines quarterback's availability for Week 8 explored
The No. 24 Michigan Wolverines have had some quarterback issues this season, but one of the emerging key players is seven-year senior signal-caller Jack Tuttle. He has battled through injuries in the recent past, and fans want to know if he will be able to play in the Week 8 game on the road against the No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini.
After being a backup quarterback for his entire college football career, it appears he is set to be the starter for the Wolverines if he is healthy enough to take the field. Let's take a deeper dive into his status for this game and discuss if he will be available for Saturday's ranked showdown.
Is Jack Tuttle playing today?
As things appear, Jack Tuttle will play in Week 8 against the Illinois Fighting Illini. While it has not been officially announced for this upcoming game, it appears that he has done enough to warrant another start and to try and get this Michigan passing attack going.
What happened to Jack Tuttle?
Jack Tuttle was dealing with issues to his elbow as he suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament, which he played through the 2023 college football season. However, he seemingly had an issue pop up with the injury as he sat out of the Michigan Wolverines' spring practice.
The injury cannot be pinpointed to one specific moment, but he seemingly is healthy enough to be back under center for this game as he made his 2024 season debut. He will make his first start today as he looks to right the quarterback position for the Michigan Wolverines after Davis Warren and Alex Orji failed to make an impact.
What has Jack Tuttle done this season?
Tuttle's first appearance came in Michigan's last matchup, a 2023 national championship game rematch against Washington. However, he did not play too well, going 10 of 18 for 98 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception while also running the football five times for 14 yards (2.8 yards per carry).
It is expected that he will play better with more time on the field, but for this Week 8 matchup, expect to see Jack Tuttle start at center for the Michigan Wolverines.