“But excited about JJ being back.” Moore confirmed that quarterback JJ McCarthy will be back at Michigan’s home to support them as they try to defeat No. 1 Oregon. He has been named the honorary caption for the game. Now, you would be wondering if he is healthy. No! He is not; he is still healing from his suffering from a season-ending knee injury. During the preseason, while he was playing for the Minnesota Vikings, he tore his meniscus, and he is still suffering from it.

Is head coach Moore facing one more challenge? We all know this season so far is not less than a rollercoaster ride for Moore. After back-to-back two recent defeats, they manage to win against their rivals, Michigan State, 24-17. Since the season started, experts, football insiders and media outlets have questioned his decisions throughout the season. As soon as McCarthy’s news about joining the team in the stadium came out this time, fans had questions about the injured QB of the Minnesota Vikings.

Michigan needs all the support! The quarterback situation is still a big problem for them. Can the former Michigan player and National Championship winner make much difference to Michigan’s current mindset? Fans are wondering that, too. Can McCarthy help Moore on the field? Obviously not! But a fan made a sarcastic comment and requested him to play for the former team: “Give that man 10 horse shots and have him start at QB.” This season, problems have been never-ending for Michigan. It started with their quarterback problem; the season is week 10, and they are still struggling.

J.J. McCarthy was part of Michigan for three seasons. He started as a backup in 2021. The following year, Michigan had an undefeated regular season, a Big Ten Conference and McCarthy played a huge role in their victories. During his time with the team, he earned significant titles.

In 2023, he was named the Big Ten Quarterback of the Year. This came after he led the Wolverines to a 15-0 record and a national championship. Can you imagine 15-0? What happened to Michigan this season? Wolverines were lucky to have him in the squad last season, especially as they won their first national championship title since 1997. How McCarthy encourages the players will be a sight to watch.

J.J. McCarthy’s return as quarterback for Michigan?

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy was a standout player for Michigan. He led them to a perfect 15-0 season in 2024. The defending champions are in a very bad spot this season. Do they still have a chance to qualify? While Michigan is struggling, McCarthy is making waves. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the NFL Draft. Unfortunately, his season was cut short due to a preseason surgery. As he is returning, a curious fan asks, Can he throw on a Warren jersey and play???

The tweet shows that fans want him back in the team, but sadly, that is not possible anymore. The quarterback has displayed some phenomenal games during his time. Considering that another fan wrote, “Maybe he could suit up for Blue as they will need all the help they can get.”

It looks like Michigan fans missed him badly, did you? Another curious fan asked, “Can he play QB, even with the bad knee?” The tweet clearly indicates that he has made a name for himself in the university, and people are happy to see him back supporting his former team.

Questions about his ability to play despite his knee injury also highlight his impact at the university. Adding to the current buzz, another fan asked, “Can we find out if single-legged JJ McCarthy is better than everyone in this QB room?” Did the fan indirectly try to take a dig at Davis Warren?

Even Warren was out for some games because of his injury. However, he is trying to get back on track and help his team win games. Let’s see if JJ McCarthy can help Michigan. It will be exciting to see him in the stands.