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Former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said he has a hard time putting into words how special national-championship-winning quarterback J.J. McCarthy is. “I’ve said it before, but right here, this is the greatest quarterback in University of Michigan –  college football history." It's hard to argue with Harbaugh's thoughts. McCarthy was a two-time All-Big Ten selection, and he finished his career with a 27-1 record as a starter, the best winning percentage (96.4) by any college quarterback since Toledo's Chuck Ealey (1971) and Oklahoma's Jimmy Harris (1956). McCarthy takes pride in how he plays. "It's better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war," he said while at Michigan. "We have so much joy playing this game and there's that deep warrior inside all of us that no matter what it takes, we're going to get it done."

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J.J. McCarthy found a college rival, Jalen Nailor, for the game-winning throw and catch as the Vikings beat the Lions 27-24 Sunday. As McCarthy

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The Michigan Wolverines head to USC this weekend for a showdown with the Trojans on Saturday night. Plenty of questions exist around the outlook of

Sep 13, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Justice Haynes (22) receives congratulations from offensive lineman Greg Crippen (51) and wide receiver Donaven McCulley (1) after scoring in the first half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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