Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle introduced Monday that he’s medically retiring from soccer.
Tuttle, a seventh-year senior, performed in two video games for the Wolverines this season, with one begin.
Through the offseason, Tuttle underwent surgical procedure to restore the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing arm. Tuttle mentioned the arm “did not totally recuperate” and that he continued to have “ongoing points” with it.
Tuttle additionally mentioned he just lately suffered the fifth concussion of his profession. He mentioned that “introduced forth the painful fact: that I would like to begin prioritizing my well being.”
Tuttle started his profession at Utah, then transferred to Indiana, the place he backed up Michael Penix Jr. (who later transferred to Washington, main the Huskies to the 2023 nationwide championship sport towards Michigan).
In 2023, Tuttle transferred to Michigan, the place he backed up J.J. McCarthy and was a part of the Wolverines’ undefeated nationwide title workforce.
However accidents torpedoed Tuttle’s alternative to win Michigan’s beginning job throughout the preseason. Davis Warren initially was named the starter earlier than he was changed by Alex Orji.
Tuttle lastly bought his alternative on Oct. 5, relieving Orji throughout a 27-17 loss at Washington. Tuttle began the next week in a 21-7 defeat to Illinois.
He completed the 12 months with 306 passing yards, one landing and two interceptions.
The Wolverines began Warren once more in Saturday’s 24-17 victory over Michigan State.
Tuttle mentioned he plans to pursue a task in teaching.
The Wolverines (5-3) face No. 1 Oregon on Saturday.