Michigan has a quarterback that can hurt teams with his arm, but he’s every bit as lethal when he decides to take off and run.
J.J. McCarthy’s day against Rutgers showcased his dual-threat capabilities, going 15-of-21 for 214 yards with one passing touchdown along with 51 rushing yards in Michigan’s 31-7 win.
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh classified McCarthy’s stat line as “a lot of production from the quarterback position” when the team really needed it.
Not only did McCarthy pick up yards on the ground, but he often did also so in crucial situations. including a nine-yard gain on a 4th & 1 QB keeper.