Michigan QB Jack Tuttle announces retirement after fifth concussion, shares heartfelt post on X
Michigan Wolverines quarterback Jack Tuttle is leaving college football for good. The seventh-year senior announced his retirement on social media on Monday, citing several injuries, including the fifth concussion he endured, possibly in Michigan's 21-7 loss at Illinois on Oct. 19.
Injuries in college football, especially concussions, could be detrimental to one's life moving forward. In his retirement post, Tuttle also mentioned the UCL injury he had on his throwing arm, which he never could fully recover from.
"I need to start prioritizing my health. Throughout my college career, I've battled numerous injuries, culminating in this difficult choice to step away from playing the game that I love," Tuttle wrote.
The Wolverines quarterback room has been a round-robin situation. Davis Warren was announced as the starting quarterback ahead of the season, but he lost his job to Alex Orji and then to Tuttle before gaining it back for the rest of the season.
Over his career, Jack Tuttle has served as backup to big college football names such as Tyler Huntley, Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy. Tuttle, who made his college football debut in 2019, played the first four years with the Indiana Hoosiers.
Jack Tuttle wishes to pursue coaching after retirement
In his retirement post, Jack Tuttle showed his gratitude to "those who have stood by me through triumphs and tribulations." He thanked coach Sherrone Moore, "the staff and my teammates—I love all of you guys. I will continue to help Team 145 as we prepare for the rest of this season."
Adding more to it, Tuttle also made sure to let know that he wishes to enter coaching given his passion for college football.
"Though closing this chapter is unfortunate, my passion for football will always be a part of me. I am committed to finding a different role in the game and plan to pursue a role in coaching," he wrote.
This season, Tuttle played two games: one at Washington and the latest at Illinois. He threw for 306 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions on a 60% pass completion rate.
Last season, he played backup to J.J. McCarthy, throwing for 130 yards and one touchdown on 15 of 17 pass attempts. Across six seasons, he has played 23 games, racking up 1,337 passing yards, seven touchdowns and eight interceptions.