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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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JJ McCarthy has found it difficult to stay healthy throughout his NFL career. He suffered another injury in the Minnesota Vikings' Week 18 home

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JJ McCarthy injury update: Vikings QB exits Week 18 vs. Packers

J.J. McCarthy let his emotions get the best of him Sunday to the tune of a taunting penalty in the first quarter. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback

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Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy hit with taunting penalty after trucking Packers defender

The Detroit Lions are set to hit the road on Christmas to take on the Minnesota Vikings in what should prove to be a vital NFC North battle. Ahead of

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Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: Inactives for Week 17 matchup

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy has a hairline fracture on his throwing hand, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Tuesday. He is out for

JJ McCarthy injury update: Kevin O'Connell reveals brutal diagnosis for Vikings QB

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy exited Sunday's game against the New York Giants with an apparent injury just before halftime. Max Brosmer took a

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J.J. McCarthy injury update: Vikings QB exits to locker room early before halftime

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy is expected to start Sunday's Week 14 home contest against the Washington Commanders. McCarthy is symptom

JJ McCarthy injury update: Kevin O'Connell reveals Viking QB's expected status vs. Commanders

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss his sixth game of the season this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Head coach Kevin

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J.J. McCarthy injury update: Minnesota Vikings announce QB's status for Seahawks game

The Minnesota Vikings took a huge gamble this offseason by deciding to let quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones depart in free agency, opting in

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Bruce Arians blasts J.J. McCarthy, readiness for NFL as struggles continue with Vikings

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. McCarthy reported the symptoms on

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J.J. McCarthy injury update: Vikings QB placed in concussion protocol

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

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

Peyton, Eli Manning critique JJ McCarthy pick-six vs. Bears

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