Michigan Adds Graduate Transfer QB Jake Garcia

Michigan football has added veteran quarterback Jake Garcia as a graduate transfer from East Carolina for the 2025 season. Garcia, a former top-25 recruit, previously played at Miami (FL), Missouri, and East Carolina, where he threw for eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions last season before losing his starting job. His arrival addresses depth concerns amid uncertainty about projected starter Bryce Underwood, a highly touted freshman, and injuries to Mikey Keene (shoulder) and Davis Warren (ACL). The quarterback group now includes Underwood, Keene, Warren, sophomore Jadyn Davis, and incoming freshman Chase Herbstreit. Michigan values Garcia's experience as a critical backup and insurance in a competitive quarterback room with limited established starters. The team is not rushing to name a starter and sees Garcia's live-game experience as valuable for stability.