Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle has announced his retirement from college football after appearing in two games this season. Tuttle’s decision reflects his focus on long-term health, especially in light of multiple concussions throughout his career.
Tuttle announced his retirement from college football during the NFL’s Monday Night Football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants and MLB’s Game 3 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers. The seventh-year senior QB cited health concerns after years of battling injuries, including a UCL repair in his throwing arm and a recent fifth concussion.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, he shared that his decision was reached through extensive reflection and conversations with his family, doctors, and loved ones. Though painful, the choice to step away was necessary for his long-term health and arrived after nine completed weeks into the season.
“Today, I am announcing my retirement from college football. This decision, though difficult, comes after deep reflection and heartfelt conversations with my family, doctors, and loved ones,” he said on X.
“The 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.,” he continued. “Throughout my college career, I’ve battled numerous injuries, culminating in this difficult choice to step away from playing the game that I love. ”
Tuttle shared that college football gave him some of the best memories of his life and helped to mold him into a person of character. He thanked Wolverines Head Coach Sherrone Moore, the team’s staff, and his teammates as they look to finish out the rest of the season. The Wolverines have a 5-3 record and are scheduled to face No. 1 ranked Oregon on Saturday.
Tuttles final season with the Wolverines ended after appearing in just two games. He struggled to find his footing, especially against Illinois, where he threw for 208 yards and an interception. He was critical of his own performance, which he later called “embarrassing.”
The reserve Michigan QB ended his season with 306 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, averaging a 32.4 quarterback rating. Primarily a backup, Tuttle spent much of the season supporting starting quarterback Davis Warren, who initially held the role for four games. Warren was briefly replaced by Alex Orji but returned to the starting lineup against Michigan State just a week before Tuttles retirement announcement.
Tuttle was a member of Michigan’s 2023 National Championship roster and also made appearances in four other Bowl games throughout his career. Before joining Michigan, Tuttle played at Utah in 2018 before transferring to Indiana the following year.
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