Michigan football: 4 players who (probably) won’t be back in 2024

Nov 11, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) reacts while leaving the field following a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Michigan won 24-15. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports /

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STATE COLLEGE, PA – NOVEMBER 11: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Michigan Wolverines looks to pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November 11, 2023 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

J.J. McCarthy, QB

There was a time when J.J. McCarthy was Michigan’s biggest weakness, but now he’s one of the team’s greatest strengths.

Sherrone Moore decided that he didn’t need McCarthy in the second half against Penn State, except as a runner, but the Wolverines will need their quarterback to win a national championship. McCarthy has looked like one of the best quarterbacks in the country and for a junior he already has a ton of starting experience at a high level.

The NFL will love a young QB with all the physical tools and plenty of experience. McCarthy will find his way into the first round of the NFL draft and maybe he can team up with Jim Harbaugh wherever he lands if he does flee back to the league.

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