# Freshman Tommy Carr Leads Michigan to Win Over Penn State

> Michigan freshman Tommy Carr's second-half magic secures must-have win against Penn State.
- Title: Freshman Tommy Carr Leads Michigan to Win Over Penn State
- Summary: Michigan freshman Tommy Carr's second-half magic secures must-have win against Penn State. Michigan's freshman quarterback Tommy Carr scored a touchdown in…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/freshman-tommy-carr-second-half-magic-leads-michigan-must-have-win-penn-state
- Author: Matt Reigle
- Published: 2026-10-17T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tommy carr, michigan, penn state, big ten, nfl, wolverines, nittany lions, news, politics
## Michigan and Penn State Matchup
Michigan and Penn State face off in a Big Ten rivalry game this season.
## Penn State Starts Strong
Penn State scored first with a 24-yard field goal from kicker Ryan Barker.
## Michigan's Second-Half Shift
Michigan switched to freshman quarterback Tommy Carr after Bryce Underwood's second interception.
## Carr's First Touchdown
Tommy Carr scored his first career touchdown on a 12-yard run with five minutes left in the game.
## Penn State's Final Drive
Penn State scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter but Michigan recovered the fumble to secure the win.
## Next Game for Michigan
Michigan will face Indiana in their next game while Penn State rests before playing Purdue on Halloween.
## Key takeaway

Michigan's freshman quarterback Tommy Carr scored a touchdown in the second half to lead the Wolverines to a win over Penn State.