Michigan QB retires in seventh college football season: ‘Painful truth’
Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle announced Monday his retirement from football due to multiple injuries.
Tuttle, a seventh-year senior, explained that he made the difficult decision after he recently suffered the fifth concussion of his career — and “didn’t fully recover” from elbow surgery.
“The past year has been challenging, marked by a UCL repair in my throwing arm that I didn’t fully recover from, which has caused ongoing issues,” Tuttle, who played in two games for the Wolverines this season, with one start, wrote in a social media post. “And unfortunately, the recent experience of enduring my fifth concussion has brought forth the painful truth that I need to start prioritizing my health.
“Throughout my college career, I’ve battled numerous injuries, culminating in this difficult choice to step away from playing the game that I love.”
Tuttle concluded by saying he is committed to pursuing a role in coaching.
His girlfriend, Brooke Herring, who is a student at Indiana, reposted his message on her Instagram Story, and wrote, “Forever proud of you.”
Tuttle saw action for the first time this season when he relieved Alex Orji during a 27-17 loss at Washington on Oct. 5.
He started after Michigan’s bye week and suffered his fifth career concussion in a 21-7 victory over Illinois on Oct. 19.
Tuttle finished this season with 306 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
Injuries ruined Tuttle’s chances at earning the starting job, which went to Davis Warren in preseason.
In 2023, Tuttle transferred to Michigan and was the backup to quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who was drafted in the first round by the Vikings after leading the Wolverines to a national championship last season.
Tuttle spent one year at Utah before transferring to Indiana, where he started six games and threw for five touchdowns and six interceptions across four seasons with the Hoosiers.
Warren, who was replaced by Orji, got another start in Saturday’s 24-17 win over Michigan State.
The Wolverines (5-3) next face No. 1 Oregon on Nov. 2.
