Michigan Top Starter Retires From Football Amid Consecutive Concussions. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle is retiring from football after suffering his fifth concussion.
Tuttle announced his decision on social media Monday night, highlighting a series of injuries that have affected his college career. He mentioned never fully recovering from ligament damage in his throwing elbow.
“Unfortunately, experiencing my fifth concussion has forced me to confront the painful reality that I need to prioritize my health,” Tuttle wrote. “Throughout my college journey, I’ve faced numerous injuries, leading to this tough decision to step away from the game I love.”
Tuttle made his season debut in Week 6 against Washington and started two weeks later against Illinois, where he completed 20 of 32 passes for 208 yards and threw an interception in a 21-7 loss. The Wolverines then returned to Davis Warren, who started in Week 1, in a 24-17 victory over Michigan State last weekend.
Michigan Top Starter Retires From Football Amid Consecutive Concussions
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Originally signed by Utah out of high school, Tuttle spent four seasons at Indiana before joining Michigan in 2023. He ends his career with 1,337 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Tuttle plans to pursue a coaching role.
“College football has given me countless memories with amazing people and has shaped my character,” he wrote. “I am incredibly thankful for every opportunity I had to play and for the unwavering support from those who stood by me through both triumphs and challenges.”
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