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Michigan's 2026 spring game showcased standout plays from quarterbacks Tommy Carr and Bryce Underwood, along with impressive performances from receivers and defense. Key highlights included a 16-yard completion by Underwood and a goal-line stop by linebacker Markel Dabney.
We didnât see much from Bryce Underwood in this game, as he only played one series for each team in the first quarter. His best play of the day though was the first pass he attempted, threading the ball through a tight window over the middle of the field to pick up 16 yards on third down, giving the Maize team a first down near midfield. On the receiving end of that pass was second-year tight end Eli Owens, who will be continuing his work in the summer to crack the tight end rotation this season.
Surprisingly, Tommy Carr was probably the best of the Michigan quarterbacks on Saturday afternoon. Weâd heard some great things about the freshman quarterback throughout the spring, and saw it come to fruition on Saturday. He made his best play on his first series leading the Blue team. On 3rd-and-12, he perfectly executed a zone read and kept the ball himself, zooming around the left side to pick up 14 yards and a first down. That was far from the only play where Carr looked impressive in Saturdayâs game, as he regularly showed that his pocket awareness is rather polished, especially for a freshman. Barring an injury or something drastic, we wonât be seeing him on the field much this fall, but his development will be something to monitor in the future.
The top plays included a 16-yard completion by Bryce Underwood, a 14-yard run by Tommy Carr, a one-handed catch by Salesi Moa, a completion to Kendrick Bell, and a goal-line stop by Markel Dabney.
Tommy Carr is a freshman quarterback who impressed with a 14-yard run on third down and showed polished pocket awareness throughout the game.
Salesi Moa made a notable one-handed catch for 11 yards and demonstrated speed and shiftiness, indicating he could contribute significantly in the upcoming season.
Markel Dabney made a crucial goal-line stop on fourth down, preventing a touchdown and showcasing his potential impact as a linebacker this season.

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Carr was involved in a pretty great passing play as well in the second quarter, only this time it was his wide receiver making the highlight. On first-and-ten in the final seconds of the half, Carrâs pass intended for fellow freshman Salesi Moa was a bit wide. But Moa stuck one hand out at the last second to reel it in for 11 yards and a first down. The quarterbacks looked Moaâs way several times throughout the game on Saturday. He nearly reeled in another one-handed grab on the opening drive for what wouldâve been about a 40-yard touchdown. Otherwise, he made some nice plays with targets close to the line of scrimmage as well, as his speed and shiftiness looked the part of someone who can contribute right away. He might not be a starter out of the gates, but he should be seeing the field plenty this fall.
For all the good Carr did on the ground, he didnât look too bad throwing the ball either. Granted, he didnât have that many chances with the wide receivers struggling to get open, but his best throw of the day came un the third quarter with Kendrick Bell on the receiving end. Bell was running a crossing route over the middle of the field, and Carr feathered the ball into his chest with perfect touch to pick up the first down for the Maize team. It likely wasnât the most difficult throw he couldâve tried to execute, but it was still extremely impressive for the freshman to know just the amount of touch to put on the ball to make the completion.
Weâve got to show some love to the defense as well, especially the Blue teamâs group, which had its biggest play of the day with a big goal-line stop in the fourth quarter. On fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line and trailing 6-0, the Maize team handed the ball to Tomas OâMeara for a run up the middle, but he was met in the hole by freshman linebacker Markel Dabney, who delivered a major thump to stop him in his tracks and force a turnover on downs. In a room full of young linebackers that will be looking to make an impact this season, a play like that â especially in a big spot can do Dabney some good will.