It’s no surprise Michigan has been quiet about a starting quarterback for the season opener against Notre Dame, it’s been that way since Jim Harbaugh arrived in Ann Arbor. His staff is known to wait until kickoff of the first game to show who won the job.
The quarterback room is loaded with young talent this year for Michigan, including Ole Miss transfer Shea Patterson, who’s had the most game experience among them. He’s become the favorite by many who know what he’s capable of doing on the ground and the air.
If you watch his film, he’s been successful at escaping pressure out of the pocket with his feet and has been working on his timing in the pocket.