J.J. McCarthy went 27-1 as Michigan’s starting quarterback. Whoever’s named McCarthy’s successor will have big shoes to fill. McCarthy was an integral part of Michigan’s National Championship run and one of the biggest leaders on the team and was selected No. 9 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in this year's NFL Draft.
At Big Ten Media Day, Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore made it clear what he’s looking for in Michigan’s QB1 this fall.
“The number one thing we’re looking for out of any guy that is our starting quarterback is, one, that they’re a playmaker.