Michigan QB Jack Tuttle retires from college football
Michigan Wolverines football graduate quarterback Jack Tuttle’s long journey playing college football has come to an end. The 25-year-old has announced his retirement from the game.
Tuttle began his career at Utah in 2018, spent four seasons at Indiana and transferred to Michigan in 2023. He was the primary backup for J.J. McCarthy in 2023 and earned one start in two appearances for the Maize and Blue in 2024, before shutting it down with an Oct. 28 announcement. He spent nearly seven full seasons in college football.
The San Marcos, Calif., native will stay with the Michigan team as it prepares for the remainder of the season. The Wolverines are 5-3 and set to face No. 1 Oregon Saturday afternoon in Ann Arbor.
Injuries marred his career, including to his UCL on his throwing arm and a concussion, that led to his decision. He missed most of the offseason and the first five games of Michigan’s campaign due to ailments.
“Today, I am announcing my retirement from college football,” Tuttle wrote. “This decision, though difficult, comes after deep reflection and heartfelt conversations with my family, doctors and loved ones.
“This past year has been challenging, marked by a UCL repair in my throwing arm that I didn’t fully recover from, which has caused ongoing issues. And unfortunately, the recent experience of enduring my fifth concussion has brought forth the painful truth: that I need to start prioritizing my health. Throughout my college career, I’ve battled numerous injuries, culminating in this difficult choice to step away from playing the game that I love.
“College football has given me a bunch of memories in my life with amazing people, and it has shaped my character. I am immeasurably thankful for every chance I’ve had to step onto the field, and for the unwavering support of those who have stood by me through triumphs and tribulations. I want to thank [Michigan head] Coach [Sherrone] Moore, the staff and my teammates — I love all of you guys. I will continue to help Team 145 as we prepare for the rest of the season.
“Though closing this chapter is unfortunate, my passion for football will always be part of me. I am committed to finding a different role in the game and plan to pursue a role in coaching.”
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All told, Tuttle appeared in 23 games with six starts during his seven-year college career. He completed 149 of 249 passes (59.8 percent) for 1,337 yards, 7 touchdowns and 8 interceptions.
In 2024, Tuttle connected on 30 of his 50 throws for 306 yards and 1 touchdown with 2 interceptions and 2 lost fumbles. He was Michigan’s starter for a 21-7 loss to Illinois Oct. 19, before not dressing and being unavailable for the Wolverines’ Oct. 26 win over Michigan State.
Tuttle completed 15 of his 17 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown in six games in 2023, helping Michigan win the national championship as a backup.
Tuttle made five starts and appeared in 18 games at Indiana. He received a medical redshirt for his 2022 campaign at Indiana. He did not see game action in his lone season at Utah, where he redshirted.
Tuttle attended San Marcos (Calif.) Mission Hills and was a four-star recruit in the 2018 class, per the On3 Industry Ranking. He was the No. 163 overall player and 14th-best quarterback in his class. With Mission Hills, he completed 205-of-295 pass attempts (69.5 percent) as a senior for 3,171 yards with 41 touchdowns and four interceptions; also rushed for 207 yards with two touchdowns.
