Sad news: QB J.J. McCarthy of Michigan declares for the…..

McCarthy may not start right away, but his arm and athleticism make him a compelling proposition for teams searching for their quarterback of the future.

In close games, Michigan frequently relied on the run game, particularly when it believed that winning would come from both a ball-control offense and strong defense.

McCarthy never threw more than 30 passes in a single game in 2023 and did not throw a pass in the second half of the Wolverines’ victory over Penn State on November 11.

In Michigan’s victory over Ohio State, he was 16 of 20 for 148 yards and a touchdown; however, in the national championship game victory over Washington, he was only 10 of 18 for 140 yards.Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy announces

His best performance in a big game of the season came against Alabama in the Rose Bowl, going 17-of-27 for 221 yards and three scores — even though McCarthy threw an ill-advised pass on the first play of what would have been the game.

were listened to if Alabama DB Caleb Down’s heel didn’t come out before he jumped to secure the pick.North Carolina QB Drake Maye and USC QB Caleb Williams are the top two quarterbacks in the draft and could go with the first two picks.

McCarthy will likely miss those quarterbacks LSU QB and 2023 Heisman winner Jayden Daniels and Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.McCarthyand#039; the decision also answers one of the two biggest questions facing Michigan before the 2024 season.

The question that arises now is the future of Jim Harbaughand. Harbaugh could go to the NFL after returning to the pros in recent seasons, or sign a massive extension with the Wolverines that could make him the highest-paid coach in college football.

With McCarthyand’s immediate future — and Alex Orji’s path to the team and the 2024 draft — decided, all eyes will turn to Harbaugh..