Neither Carr, Underwood resuscitate Michigan offense, falls to No. 16 Oregon 31-7

EUGENE — Inside the temperate, rainy Willamette Valley Saturday, the Michigan football team hoped lightning would strike twice. After quickly finding themselves down 14-0 to No. 16 Oregon in the first quarter, the Wolverines put sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood back under center — an attempt to replicate the spark given when freshman quarterback Tommy Carr first replaced Underwood against Penn State. Instead, Michigan’s (5-5 overall, 2-5 Big Ten) two signal-callers looked as disjointed together as they have apart. Neither quarterback could get the Wolverines’ offense in motion Saturday, and the Ducks (7-3, 5-2) came away with the 31-7 win. According to Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham, the decision to switch to Underwood was made during the week, not in the moment. Carr’s performance in last week’s embarrassing loss to Michigan State — 138 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions — was enough to give Whittingham flashbacks. “You saw Tommy’s play last week.

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