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McCarthy played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, seeing meaningful playing time as a true freshman backup in 2021. As a sophomore in 2022, McCarthy led Michigan to an undefeated regular season, a Big Ten Conference championship and a berth in the 2022–23 College Football Playoff (CFP).
Junior (2023) • Started all 15 games at quarterback; completed 240-of-332 pass attempts for 2,991 yards with 22 touchdowns and four interceptions; added 202 rush yards and three rushing touchdowns to earn his third varsity letter.
Jan 2, 2024 · J.J. McCarthy will look to improve upon his 26-1 record when he leads top-ranked Michigan against Washington in the College Football Playoff national championship.
Mar 22, 2024 · Follow live updates and highlights from J.J. McCarthy's pro day at Michigan, where he threw for NFL scouts after his impressive season. The former Wolverine is projected to be a top-10 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Apr 26, 2024 · The Vikings acquired their new franchise quarterback Thursday night, trading up one spot to the No. 10 overall pick for Michigan's J.J. McCarthy.
Jan 6, 2024 · J.J. McCarthy led the Wolverines to three straight Big Ten titles and a CFP final, where he beat Alabama in overtime. His coach Jim Harbaugh praised him as the greatest quarterback in Michigan history, comparing him to Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes.
Mar 19, 2024 · J.J. McCarthy, 21, is a 6-foot-3, 202-pound quarterback out of Michigan. McCarthy spent his entire college career with the Wolverines and took over as a starter in 2022. He helped lead Michigan to a Big Ten title and an appearance in the College Football Playoff that year.
