Michigan Adds Garcia Amid QB Depth Concerns

Michigan has added Jake Garcia, a graduate transfer quarterback from East Carolina, to strengthen their quarterback depth amid injuries and recent transfers out of the program. Garcia, who previously played at Miami, Missouri, and East Carolina, brings more collegiate starting experience than any other healthy Michigan quarterback, despite inconsistent play at his prior stops. The addition provides a veteran safety net behind five-star freshman Bryce Underwood, who has never played a college snap but is favored to start. Injured quarterbacks Mikey Keene and Davis Warren are recovering, with Keene expected to return for preseason camp. The quarterback competition remains open as the Wolverines prepare for their season opener against New Mexico. Garcia's experience is seen as crucial in stabilizing an unsettled quarterback room.