“We know we have two great quarterbacks. We make no apologies for that,” Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh said after the Orange Bowl.
Cade McNamara was Michigan’s starter in 2021, and was an integral part of Michigan beating Ohio State, winning the Big Ten Championship, and making the College Football Playoff. However, there was a five-star freshman in J.J. McCarthy who impressed during his time on the field.
McNamara grew into a leadership role last season, edge-rusher Aidan Hutchinson called him the rock of the offense. McCarthy showed he’s a leader, too — nothing more notable than taking the initiative to practice with wideout Andrel Anthony and running back Donovan Edwards at 4:30 A.