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Joel Klatt explains ‘bandaid performance’ Michigan fans should hope to see from JJ McCarthy in Week 2
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Joel Klatt had an interesting take on Michigan’s quarterback battle for Week 2.
QB Cade McNamara had previously been announced as the starter in Week 1 but completed just half his passes in the first half. Ultimately, he was pulled from the game in favor of backup QB JJ McCarthy.
The sophomore Wolverine McCarthy entered the game in the third quarter and broke free for a 20-yard touchdown run on his first series.
FOX host and analyst Joel Klatt weighed in on the QB contest:
“I think Jim Harbaugh is in a bit of a tight spot with these 2 QBs because you can’t just evaluate what you think a player is at his best… (Cade McNamara) is a guy playing at a high level,” said Klatt. “The bottom line is this guy wins, he doesn’t make a lot of mistakes, and his teammates love him.”
All eyes will be on the Michigan QB decision looming after this Saturday's game 👀〽️
Here's what @joelklatt thinks Michigan fans should be rooting for vs Hawaii ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/b5sdPMuY65
— The Joel Klatt Show: A CFB Pod (@JoelKlattShow) September 7, 2022
According to Klatt, if McCarthy wants the starting job, he must make a decisive impact. And for Wolverine fans, they should want a disaster or huge impact type outing from McCarthy.
“You should be rooting for (JJ McCarthy) to be either great or awful,” explained Klatt. “Give me the bandaid performance JJ McCarthy. Make it clear, rip the bandaid off!”
Fans can watch the battle when Michigan takes on Hawaii.