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Karl Ravech to call Alabama-Auburn basketball exhibition with former stars from both sides

A familiar voice from some of the biggest stages in sports will be on the call when Alabama basketball faces Auburn in its final exhibition before the 2026-27 season.

Karl Ravech, the longtime ESPN broadcaster known for his coverage of Major League Baseball, college baseball and basketball, will handle play-by-play duties for the inaugural "The Feud" exhibition matchup on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Legacy Arena in Birmingham.

Ravech spent more than three decades with ESPN before being included in the network's July 2026 layoffs.

For the Alabama-Auburn exhibition, Ravech will be joined by two former players with ties to the rival programs.

Former Alabama standout Richard Hendrix and former Auburn standout Daymeon Fishback will serve as analysts, bringing perspectives from both sides of the rivalry to the broadcast, which will be streamed on the Knight Eady YouTube channel.

During Ravech's ESPN tenure, which began in 1993, he went from becoming a recognizable face on "SportsCenter" to serving as the lead voice of "Sunday Night Baseball" from 2022-25. Ravech continued calling select ESPN broadcasts following his layoff, including the 2026 Little League World Series in August.

The rivalry matchup marks the first of three scheduled meetings between Alabama and Auburn this season, with two regular-season SEC games to follow.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.

Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@usatodayco.com.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Collin Sexton speaks at a podium during a Los Angeles Lakers media day, Image 2 shows Basketball player Moses Moody wearing a white t-shirt, light-wash jeans, and checkered Vans walks in the T-Mobile Arena

Los Angeles Lakers guard Collin Sexton is listed as questionable ahead of their season opener against the Golden State Warriors.

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to open the 2026-2027 NBA season on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors, they could be shorthanded.

Per Khobi Price of The California Post, the Lakers announced that guard Collin Sexton is questionable to play due to a right soleus strain.

Collin Sexton is questionable for the Lakers' season opener against the Warriors.

Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero have been ruled out. pic.twitter.com/uJVrJ1u1ss

— Khobi Price (@khobi_price) October 21, 2026

Lakers guard Collin Sexton is listed as questionable, ahead of their season opener against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. NBAE via Getty Images

Along with Sexton potentially being out, Cameron Carr (right oblique strain) and Adou Thiero (left knee contusion) are listed as out.

Sexton has been sidelined through all of training camp due to what the Lakers were calling a lower-leg injury, causing him to miss all five preseason games.

On Monday, Sexton appeared in his first full Lakers practice and told Melissa Rohlin of The California Post he’s been “taking it day by day.”

Sexton added that he felt he had a “really good practice” and was “super excited to be back out there with the guys.”

Collin Sexton playing in an NBA game as a member of the Chicago Bulls during the 2025-2026 NBA season. Jason Szenes / New York Post

After spending the last eight years of his career playing for the Cavaliers, Jazz, Hornets and Bulls, Sexton signed with the Lakers over the offseason on a two-year, $19 million deal to play on the team’s second-scoring unit.

The former No. 8 overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft has averaged 18.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.

Los Angeles Lakers’ guard Collin Sexton listed as questionable ahead of their season opener against the Warriors on Wednesday night. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

For the Lakers, the potential absence of Sexton will likely mean Ziaire Williams will take his spot in the rotation.

Like Sexton, Williams was one of the eight new contracts Rob Pelinka handed out over the offseason.

Williams appeared in two games during the preseaon and averaged 13.5 points per game while averaging 15.5 minutes on the court.

The Lakers and Warriors will tip off at 7:00 p.m. PT.

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It will be hard to top last weekend in college football, but Week 8 features two ranked games and some other marquee matchups that should make for entertaining television.

No. 6 Indiana and Michigan will meet at “The Big House” for the Fox Big Noon Saturday matchup. Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt will have the call.

In that same 12 p.m. ET slot, Lane Kiffin and No. 18 LSU will take on Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy will call for ABC.

No. 7 Ole Miss and No. 19 Texas will meet for the ABC Saturday Night Football game in Austin (7:30 p.m. ET). Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will deliver the commentary.

And the final game of Week 8 will feature a Big 12 showdown between No. 14 Houston and No. 10 Utah (10:15 p.m. ET). Tom Hart and Roddy Jones will call for ESPN.

Here’s a look at the television networks and announcers for the Week 8 FBS college football games (all times are Eastern).

(You can pass along further details on omissions or corrections to mclapp@awfulannouncing.com)

Tuesday, October 20

Middle Tennessee at Florida International (7 p.m., CBS Sports Network): Justin Kutcher (play-by-play), Ben DiNucci (analyst)

Missouri State at Delaware (7 p.m., ESPNU): Mike Corey (play-by-play), Craig Haubert (analyst)

South Alabama at Marshall (7:30 p.m., ESPN2): Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Rocky Boiman (analyst)

Wednesday October 21

New Mexico State at Sam Houston (8 p.m., ESPN2): Jorge Sedano (play-by-play), Rodney McLeod (analyst)

Thursday, October 22

James Madison at App State (7 p.m., ESPNU): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Jeff Woody (analyst), Michella Chester (reporter)

Liberty at Kennesaw State (7 p.m., CBS Sports Network): Jordan Kent (play-by-play), Robert Turbin (analyst)

East Carolina at Memphis (7:30 p.m., ESPN2): Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Chase Daniel (analyst), Paul Carcaterra (reporter)

Friday, October 23

Duke at Virginia (7 p.m., ESPN): Mike Monaco (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), Dana Boyle (reporter)

Massachusetts at UConn (7 p.m., CBS Sports Network): Jack Gordon (play-by-play), Taylor McHargue (analyst)

Army at Tulsa (8:30 p.m., ESPN2): Courtney Lyle (play-by-play), Rene Ingoglia (analyst)

Air Force at Wyoming (9 p.m., The CW): Chris Fisher (play-by-play), Isaiah Stanback (analyst), Bryan Walters (analyst)

NC State at Stanford (10:30 p.m., ESPN): Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst), Morgan Uber (reporter)

Saturday, October 24

No. 6 Indiana at Michigan (12 p.m., Fox): Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), Jenny Taft (reporter)

Pittsburgh at No. 1 Miami (12 p.m., ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst), Stormy Buonantony (reporter)

No. 18 LSU at Auburn (12 p.m., ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), Katie George (reporter)

No. 8 Texas Tech at Cincinnati (12 p.m., FS1): Jack Kizer (play-by-play), Mark Helfrich (analyst)

West Virginia at TCU (12 p.m., ESPN2): Chuckie Kempf (play-by-play), Dustin Fox (analyst), Laura Stickells (reporter)

Rutgers at No. 24 Northwestern (12 p.m., Peacock): Paul Burmeister (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst)

California at No. 23 SMU (12 p.m., The CW): Thom Brennaman (play-by-play), Jason Cabinda (analyst), Wes Bryant (analyst)

Western Michigan at Toledo (12 p.m., CBS Sports Network): TBD

Rice at Florida Atlantic (12 p.m., ESPNU): Richard Cross (play-by-play), Craig Haubert (analyst)

Baylor at Kansas (1 p.m., TNT): J.B. Long (play-by-play), Mike Golic Jr. (analyst)

Miami Ohio at Central Michigan (1 p.m., ESPN+): Evan Stockton (play-by-play), Marcus Ray (analyst)

Akron at Kent State (1 p.m., ESPN+): Michael Reghi (play-by-play), Barrett Brooks (analyst)

Oregon at Illinois (3 p.m., Big Ten Network): Chris Vosters (play-by-play), Jake Butt (analyst)

Texas A&M at No. 13 Alabama (3:30 p.m., ABC): Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), Kris Budden (reporter)

No. 2 BYU at UCF (3:30 p.m., Fox): Connor Onion (play-by-play), Robert Griffin III (analyst), Alexa Landestoy (reporter)

No. 11 Tennessee at South Carolina (3:30 p.m., ESPN+): Wes Durham (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst), Taylor McGregor (reporter)

No. 15 Iowa at Minnesota (3:30 p.m., FS1): Tim Brando (play-by-play), Devin Gardner (analyst), Josh Sims (reporter)

Michigan State at No. 9 UCLA (3:30 p.m., CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst), Jenny Dell (reporter)

Oklahoma at Mississippi State (3:30 p.m., SEC Network): Dave Neal (play-by-play), Cole Cubelic (analyst), Tori Petry (reporter)

Boston College at Georgia Tech (3:30 p.m., ACC Network): Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Dave Clawson (analyst), Madison Hock (reporter)

North Texas at Navy (3:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network): John Sadak (play-by-play), Randy Cross (analyst)

Bowling Green at Buffalo (3:30 p.m., ESPN+): Anthony Lima (play-by-play), Ryan Cavanaugh (analyst)

Hawai’i at Northern Illinois (3:30 p.m., MW+ and K5): Matt Rodewald (play-by-play), Clay Harbor (analyst); Kanoa Leahey (play-by-play), Rich Miano (analyst)

Sacramento State at Ball State (3:30 p.m., ESPN+): Joe Tordy (play-by-play), Forrest Conoly (analyst)

Kansas State at Arizona State (3:45 p.m., ESPN2): Jay Alter (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst), Lauren Sisler (reporter)

Eastern Michigan at Ohio (4 p.m., ESPNU): Doug Sherman (play-by-play), Tyoka Jackson (analyst)

UL Monroe at Troy (4 p.m., ESPN+): TBD

San José State at Nevada (5 p.m., MW+): TBDLouisiana at Southern Miss (5 p.m., ESPN+): TBDOld Dominion at Louisiana Tech (5 p.m., ESPN+): TBDNo. 21 Boise State at Washington State (6 p.m., USA): Nate Gatter (play-by-play), Ryan Leaf (analyst), Lauren Green (reporter)San Diego State at Colorado State (6:30 p.m., The CW): Rick Allen (play-by-play), Will Blackmon (analyst), Michael Bumpus (analyst)Virginia Tech at Clemson (7 p.m., ESPN): Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst), Sherree Burruss (reporter)Colorado at Oklahoma State (7 p.m., FS1): Carlo Jiménez (play-by-play), Robert Smith (analyst)Georgia State at Arkansas State (7 p.m., ESPN+): TBDNo. 7 Ole Miss at No. 19 Texas (7:30 p.m., ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Holly Rowe (reporter)No. 16 USC at Wisconsin (7:30 p.m., NBC): Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Kathryn Tappen (reporter)Vanderbilt at No. 12 Kentucky (7:30 p.m., SEC Network): Matt Schumacker (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst), Taylor Davis (reporter)

Iowa State at No. 25 Arizona (7:30 p.m., ESPN2): Lowell Galindo (play-by-play), Kirk Morrison (analyst), Dawn Davenport (reporter)

Syracuse at North Carolina (7:30, ACC Network): Justin Kutcher (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst), Madison Fitzpatrick (reporter)

Utah State at Texas State (7:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network): Rich Waltz (play-by-play), Adam Breneman (analyst)

UTSA at Tulane (8 p.m., ESPNU): Ted Emrich (play-by-play), Fozzy Whittaker (analyst)

North Dakota State at New Mexico (10 p.m., The CW): Jack McMullen (play-by-play), Cody Kessler (analyst), Marshall Newhouse (analyst)

No. 14 Houston at No. 10 Utah (10:15 p.m., ESPN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst), Quint Kessenich (reporter)

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The Los Angeles Dodgers face a tough call on pitcher Jake Cousins, who is entering his second year of arbitration.

Cousins hasn’t pitched a single inning in the big leagues in two years since his 2025 Tommy John surgery.

Where Cousins stands on the roster

The Dodgers will need to pay Cousins around $1 million in arbitration, according to MLB Trade Rumors’ projections.

He still has another year of team control beyond 2027, making him relatively affordable to keep around.

Oct 19, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Jake Cousins (61) celebrates the final out of the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians during game five of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

The Dodgers signed Cousins in free agency right when the season started, after the Yankees non-tendered him. He was still rehabbing when he signed with the Dodgers.

When he was last in the majors, he was posting a 2.37 ERA with the New York Yankees in 2024.

After diligent rehab, Cousins was healthy enough to pitch in the minors this year. He made six Triple-A appearances, posting a 10.38 ERA on four hits and five walks.

The Dodgers did not add Cousins to the postseason roster or rush him up to the majors for a few regular-season appearances.

Jan 22, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; L-R; Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager Brandon Gomes talks with manager Dave Roberts (30) during a press conference at Dodger Stadium. What decision the Dodgers need to make

If they still believe in Cousins and his ability to contribute, they can just keep him on the 40-man roster and pay him his arbitration price tag.

However, because he takes up a 40-man roster spot ahead of the Rule 5 Draft, the Dodgers need to decide whether his health or play makes him viable to pitch innings next year.

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The Dodgers could always release him and avoid paying anything, as he will be a free agent.

Either way, their faith in Cousins and where he stands will get its first dose of clarity.

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The New York Knicks celebrated and commemorated their 2026 NBA championship on Tuesday night in Madison Square Garden during the league’s opening night with the annual championship celebration.

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the entire Knicks organization welcomed a sold-out crowd to celebrate this title achievement 53 years in the making, and it was capped off not just by the banner-raising ceremony but by everyone receiving their one-of-a-kind championship rings.

A WORK OF ART. @JasonofBH pic.twitter.com/sXZEqDQ8WK

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— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 20, 2026

Created by renowned luxury jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills and the organization’s leadership, these championship rings were crafted in white gold with just under 800 diamonds and sapphires totaling 22 carats. Round brilliant and emerald-cut white diamonds were paired with radially set blue sapphires as part of the design to reflect the Knicks’ colors.

Not only does the ring feature milestones and individual player tributes across it, but defining moments from the team’s championship run highlight engravings and finer details of the ring. Best of all, this championship ring takes things to a new level with a first-of-its-kind feature that no other championship ring in professional sports has ever done.

A built-in mechanism allows the ring to expand in the center, raising a miniature recreation of Madison Square Garden’s iconic exterior. This middle section of the ring is also removable, revealing the entire interior of MSG’s lower bowl with the court in gold.

The Knicks' championship rings not only have a tier that pulls up to look like Madison Square Garden, but it also opens to reveal the entire court and top of MSG inside. pic.twitter.com/s36jOMFXSf

— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) October 20, 2026

Wrapping around the championship ring on the exterior is the number of every player on the title-winning roster, with further personalizations for each player that contain their last name and a diamond-encrusted jersey number.

The words “WORLD CHAMPIONS” are set with 69 points of round white diamonds to honor the 69 total wins that the Knicks had during their championship pursuit (regular season and postseason combined).

The phrase “KNICKS IN FIVE,” which was commonly coined by the fans throughout New York’s historic postseason run, is also engraved along the inner part of the championship ring.

“What makes this ring unique from others I’ve created is how every detail — from the combination of round brilliant and emerald-cut diamonds with radially set blue sapphires to the individual player tributes and championship milestones — tells a story that is distinctly New York Knicks,” Jason Arasheben of Jason of Beverly Hills told Page Six.

Arasheben also stated that the ring was designed to “capture the team’s identity and the defining moments of its title run.”

In addition to designing these rings for the Knicks players and members of the organization, the jeweler and designer is also allowing fans to take part in this special moment in New York sports history. Knicks fans can purchase six different commemorative pieces, including rings, pendants, and championship accessories.

Included in these six commemorative pieces is the Knicks Premier Championship Ring, a limited-edition, fully personalized championship ring with white gold and genuine diamonds, being sold for $19,995 through the jeweler’s website. Only 200 total pieces will be sold.

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to pass over "Atlanta Hawks defenders in the first half of a preseason game at Frost Bank Center on October 8, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Getty Images/Ronald Cortes)

For most people, being too short is the problem at amusement parks. For San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, it's the opposite.

The 7-foot-4 center recently visited Six Flags Fiesta Texas with several teammates to get into the Halloween spirit during the park's annual Fright Fest. But his towering height presented a different kind of obstacle when it came to riding the attractions.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are projected to be the best team in the NBA when the regular season is over, according to a story from ESPN. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Speaking Monday, October 19, a day before the Spurs' regular-season opener, Wembanyama joked about being unable to ride any of the park's attractions.

"I didn't do any rides. I can't do it safely...," Wembanyama said during the press conference. "I didn't pass the height requirement."

Videos shared on social media showed Wembanyama at the San Antonio amusement park alongside teammates Dylan Harper, Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle and Julian Champagnie.

During the press conference, Wembanyama noted that he rode roller coasters as a child, but as he grew taller, he eventually became too tall for some rides.

The visit came just before the Spurs opened their 2026-27 season Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Frost Bank Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. central time.

Is Wemby playing tonight?

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is expected to play during tonight's regular-season opener, according to Yahoo Sports. Spurs fans can catch the game on Peacock and Sling TV.

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The South Yosemite Horizon League girls volleyball champion is a bit closer to being crowned. Matches that took place on Monday for Arvin, West and Kern Valley went as expected, a sweep for all three teams. Arvin blanked McFarland, West defeated Del Oro and Kern Valley beat Mira Monte.

Trouble is, there’s only one more league match for everyone and, just like Monday, none of the three teams will play head-to-head.

Based solely on Monday’s results and the number of league matches left, Kern Valley is 6-3, but can’t catch the current leader, Arvin (8-1). Kern Valley, with a win Wednesday at home against McFarland and Mira Monte defeats West (7-2), the best they could do is tie for second. West, meanwhile, needs a win over Mira Monte and Del Oro to top Arvin to earn a co-championship status. All Arvin has to do Wednesday is win and they’ll have the SYHL title all to themselves.

The South Yosemite River League title hangs in the balance tonight at Frontier High as the Titans host Centennial at approximately 6:15 p.m.

Centennial set up its end of the deal by sweeping Stockdale on Monday to enter this match with a 24-7 overall record and 8-1 in league play. The lone SYRL blemish for the Golden Hawks is a five-set match home loss to Frontier on Oct. 6, 28-26, 17-25, 22-25, 25-19, 15-6.

Frontier took a 25-3 overall and 8-0 league record into its second-to-last SYRL match, at home Tuesday against Bakersfield. Either way, Frontier needs to win out to clinch its first league championship. A loss would mean a co-league title.

HS girls golf

League champions in high school girls golf have been crowned and the upcoming CIF Central Section tournament schedule begins this Monday with the CIF-CS Division II and Division III championships at Lemoore Golf Course.

Team-wise, South Yosemite Valley League champion Bakersfield Christian has qualified for the Division II tournament while South Sequoia League champion Taft and SSL runner-up Shafter will both compete as a full team in Division III.

No local Division I teams qualified. Several local individuals qualified for the Area Tournament, which is also part of the Monday event. They are Liberty’s Kapri Hamilton; a trio of Frontier golfers, Addyson Sloss, Addison Burch and Aubriana Garcia; and Stockdale’s Camille Heasley.

Individuals from this group as well as any individuals from Bakersfield Christian, Taft and Shafter who shoot a qualifying score will advance to the Central Section Division I Championship event Monday, Nov. 2 at the San Joaquin Country Club in Fresno.

The other local league champions for girls golf are Frontier (South Yosemite River League), East (South Yosemite Mountain League) and McFarland (South Yosemite Horizon League).

BC women’s golf

The Bakersfield College women’s golf team took sixth place in the sixth Western State Conference tournament of the season on Monday at par-72 Rancho Vista Golf Course in Palmdale.

BC’s team shot 387. Individually, the top Renegade players were Izzy Brandon, who tied for 16th place with an 88, and then a trio of Sophia Brown, Riley Bloxom and Kyralisa Riel were separated by one shot. Brown had a 99 for 25th place and Bloxom and Riel each shot 100 to tie for 26th. Savannah Sandoval was 33rd with a 111.

College of the Canyons won the team title with a 312. Canyons’ Sofia Allard was the low individual with a 74. Santa Barbara City was second at 332, Allan Hancock College third, 334, Moorpark fourth, 345, and Citrus, fifth, 367. After BC, Antelope Valley was seventh at 402.

The Renegades will host the next WSC tournament when the seven college teams tee off at 11 a.m. Monday at Sundale Country Club.

HS girls flag football

The regular-season finale for girls flag football will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday when Bakersfield Christian travels to Delano to play Chavez Collegiate.

BCHS brings a 20-2 overall record and 5-0 league mark into this game. The Eagles beat Chavez 44-6 in a previous head-to-head game on Oct. 1 at BCHS. Chavez Collegiate, playing its first season of CIF flag football, has a 12-3 overall mark and is 4-1 in league. Both teams have dominated the other two league teams, R.F. Kennedy and Delano, who along with Chavez gave Kern County four schools to have a girls flag football program in 2026. BCHS is in its second season.

Top players for BCHS include sophomore Isabella Soliz, senior Abby Elizalde, sophomore Tatum Martin, freshman Miah Mejia, senior Addilyn Prestridge, senior Tia Nichols, junior Kaylee Ouellette and junior Jozlyn Garza.

Michigan football's secret plan at quarterback is seemingly no longer very secret: Tommy Carr is expected to start vs Indiana.

The Wolverines (4-2, 1-2 Big Ten) are planning to make the switch at quarterback on Saturday, Oct. 24 against No. 6 Indiana (6-1, 3-1), according to multiple national reports. It was also seemingly confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 20, after practice at Schembechler Hall, when running back Savion Hiter spoke of the freshman.

"Yeah, I mean, I can see him as a deep-ball thrower," Hiter said when asked if Carr can help push the ball downfield, something that the offense has struggled to do this year. "It's more than like a check-down type of person, he has a really good arm, so we're probably gonna put that to use this week."

Sophomore Bryce Underwood, who has started the past 19 games since the beginning of the 2025 season, was benched at halftime in Michigan's 21-18 win over Penn State last weekend after being held scoreless on five drives, with two turnovers. Carr, a true freshman from Saline, Michigan, helped U-M come from behind to win in the second half, including a 12-yard touchdown run of his own on third-and-9 in the final three minutes.

Coach Kyle Whittingham, however, opted not to publicly declare a starter at his press conference on Monday. He said he didn't want to tip his hand to the Hoosiers, though IU coach Curt Cignetti at his press conference in Bloomington suggested he was expecting Carr to get the start.

While Whittingham didn't name Carr the starter, he acknowledged that he was pleased with his production.

“We saw good stuff out of what Tommy did in that second half, and we know exactly what we’re doing and the plan going forward,” Whittingham said. “We’re not going to tip our hand to the opponent, but we have a good plan in place, and that’s about all I can say on that right now.”

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Carr completed 5 of 7 passes for 47 yards and ran four times for 36 yards and one score.

“I was really impressed with just how composed he was when he got in there,” Beck said on the Inside Michigan Football radio show with Jon Jansen. “That’s the big question mark. You do not know. When somebody’s stepping into real meaningful minutes for the very first time in a Big Ten game, what’s that going to look like? And man, he just looked like practice."

Tony Garcia is the Michigan beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. Email him at apgarcia@freepress.com and follow him on X at @RealTonyGarcia.

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