Michigan Football Veteran Wants To Return In 2024

HOUSTON — This season, a major (yet underrated) part of the Wolverines’ success has been Michigan football veteran quarterback Jack Tuttle, a transfer QB from Indiana who has come in and mentored JJ McCarthy and others throughout the year. When in Los Angeles for the Rose Bowl, Tuttle shared with the media that he wants to return to Ann Arbor for the 2024 season — either as a player (if granted another year) or as an assistant coach. This weekend, before Tuttle suits up for what could be his final college game in the national title against Washington on Monday, Michigan QB coach Kirk Campbell gave more insight as to what Tuttle brings to the table.

Michigan football veteran looking to return as a player or a coach

When it comes to the Wolverines’ quarterback battle in 2024, names like Alex Orji, Jayden Denegal, and a few guys from the transfer portal are being talked about more than anything; however, there is still a chance that JJ McCarthy comes back, and it would be foolish to not think that Jack Tuttle has a chance as winning the job as well if the NCAA allows him a seventh season.

“Jack Tuttle, he’s a veteran guy, came from this spread offense and coming into more of an under-center, play-action, pro-style offense,” said Kirk Campbell. “So (he has) just learned a lot there.”

More on Jack Tuttle from QB coach Kirk Campbell

Being one of the most battle-hardened players for Michigan football this fall, Jack Tuttle has seen a lot of college action throughout his years around the NCAA. Heading into next year, even if his playing days are over, Tuttle has expressed his desire to stay with the Wolverines as a coach — something that could be just as valuable for Michigan.

“(Tuttle has) seen a lot of football,” Campbell said. “He’s been in three programs, seeing what has worked, what has not worked. I think that’s been valuable for our room. Then he’s mature. He’s so mature. It’s just great for the other guys to see and build off of.”

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On Monday, Michigan football will contend for a national championship, which may be the final time that Jack Tuttle suits up in the Maize and Blue — as a player, at least. However, during the coming offseason, watch for Tuttle to potentially land an assistant role with the Wolverines, who could use his veteran experience within the quarterback room and beyond.

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