Michigan Football Adds Veteran QB Jake Garcia From Transfer Portal

The Michigan Wolverines have added quarterback Jake Garcia, a transfer from East Carolina, to their 2025 roster to bolster depth and experience at the position. Garcia, a former highly-rated recruit who has played at Miami, Missouri, and East Carolina, struggled somewhat in 2024 but brings much-needed veteran presence behind promising starters like Bryce Underwood and Mikey Keene, especially given injuries and uncertainties in the QB room. Michigan's head coach Sherrone Moore aims to avoid the poor quarterback play that plagued the team in 2024 by enhancing competition and mentoring younger QBs. While Garcia is not expected to be the immediate starter, his experience provides a valuable insurance policy and potential leadership role. The Wolverines are hopeful that with improved QB depth, including Underwood who was a major recruiting win, they can elevate their passing game and overall team performance in 2025. This move reflects Michigan's strategic approach to strengthening a key position that had been a significant issue during the previous season.