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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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J.J. McCarthy, Jalen Nailor put college rivalry aside for game-winning play vs. Lions

According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini and Alec Lewis, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz is done for the season after shoulder surgery.

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Carson Wentz injury update: Vikings QB reportedly having season-ending surgery, new starter revealed

Minnesota Vikings second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy will remain sidelined this weekend. Veteran Carson Wentz is set to make another start when

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JJ McCarthy injury update: Carson Wentz to make fourth straight start in Vikings vs. Eagles

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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Michigan mailbag: USC advantages, the WR pecking order, more

After missing all of last season as a rookie, J.J. McCarthy started in the first two games this year before missing the past two with a high ankle

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J.J. McCarthy injury update: Vikings make final decison on QB's status for Browns game

Colin Cowherd is willing to show some patience when it comes to training a puppy. He does not believe the Minnesota Vikings can be patient for long

Colin Cowherd makes bizarre comparison between training a puppy, being patient with JJ McCarthy

The Michigan Wolverines exit non-conference play with a 2-1 record and are coming off a 60-burger dropped on the Central Michigan Chippewas last

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy is expected to miss two to four weeks with a high ankle sprain, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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JJ McCarthy injury update: Vikings QB expected to miss two to four weeks with high ankle sprain

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy is dealing with an ankle sprain, according to his head coach, Kevin O'Connell. Now, it's unlikely that

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JJ McCarthy injury update: Kevin O'Connell reveals concerning news for Vikings QB's status vs. Bengals

On Thursday, JJ McCarthy and his fiancé, Katya, welcomed their first child: Rome Micah McCarthy. The baby boy was 8.7 pounds and 21 inches, according

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JJ McCarthy announces birth of son, reveals name

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that quarterback JJ McCarthy would not be at practice on Thursday because of the birth of his

Kevin O'Connell announces J.J. McCarthy will miss practice, expecting the birth of his son

JJ McCarthy did not look great early in his first-ever NFL start. The Minnesota Vikings' rookie quarterback had a tough first half before starting

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Connor Stalions reacts to JJ McCarthy's go-ahead touchdown pass on Monday Night Football vs. Bears

Monday night is J.J. McCarthy's first start since Jan. 8, 2024, the night he led Michigan to a 34-13 win over Washington in the College Football

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Running backs coach Tony Alford moved from Ohio State to Michigan a little over a year ago and on Wednesday he was asked what he could sell about the

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College football is all about heated rivalries. "The Red River Shootout" between Texas and Oklahoma, "The Iron Bowl" between Alabama and Auburn and

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J.J. McCarthy fires shot at Ohio State when discussing block by teammate Donovan Jackson

Michigan had massive quarterback problems last season.  Davis Warren threw more interceptions than touchdowns. Alex Orji, now at UNLV, completed just

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Michigan has QB recruiting rolling after tough 2024 showing

As off-season workouts rage on, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler provided an update on JJ McCarthy. The second-year quarterback will be the starter in 2025 for

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler: JJ McCarthy becoming 'a lot stronger' as off-season workouts rage on

The Minnesota Vikings could not be more confident in JJ McCarthy at quarterback, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. McCarthy will be the starter in

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Report: Vikings see three-year championship window with J.J. McCarthy after interest from Aaron Rodgers

Not many college coaches and quarterbacks have had a bond in recent years like Jim Harbaugh and JJ McCarthy. The two won a ton together at Michigan,

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Report: Jim Harbaugh, Chargers to host JJ McCarthy, Vikings on Week 8's Thursday Night Football

The date of the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Minnesota Vikings in Inglewood, Calif., hasn't been released yet, but when it's played it

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Jim Harbaugh on 'beloved son' J.J. McCarthy: 'Vikings fans are going to be really happy with J.J.'

Tweets Of The Day  Former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season with a knee injury after being picked No. 10 overall by

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Newsstand: Former Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy — 'I know I'm ready to start' for Minnesota Vikings

There’s a ripple effect if the Minnesota Vikings sign Aaron Rodgers and it immediately impacts J.J. McCarthy. The Vikings seem ready to turn over the

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Adam Schefter explains how Vikings signing Aaron Rodgers would impact J.J. McCarthy's future

The Minnesota Vikings are committed to J.J. McCarthy being their starting quarterback in 2025. They're planning to add a veteran quarterback, but it

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Report: Vikings out on Aaron Rodgers, committed to JJ McCarthy

Kirk Herbstreit said the Minnesota Vikings are about to go to anther level with JJ McCarthy at quarterback in 2025.  With the Vikings electing to not

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Kirk Herbstreit: Minnesota Vikings will go to another level with JJ McCarthy as starting QB

The Minnesota Vikings are "unlikely" to franchise tag quarterback Sam Darnold ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, league sources tell ESPN's Adam

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