ANN ARBOR, Mich. — One of the University of Michigan's three starting quarterbacks for the 2024 season has announced his retirement from college football Tuesday.
Jack Tuttle, 25, went to X and posted a long message to fans that he would be retiring from the game to prioritize his health after sustaining multiple injuries throughout his career, including five concussions and a UCL tear that he never fully recovered from.
"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," Tuttle wrote in the message.
Tuttle started his college career in 2018 at the University of Utah but was redshirted and did not appear in any games. He transferred to Indiana University Bloomington in 2019 and played for the Hoosiers through the 2022 season.
While at Indiana, Tuttle started five games and played in a total of 15 games over his four-year career. He started in the 2021 Outback Bowl, where the Hoosiers lost to Ole Miss 26-21.
After the 2022 season, Tuttle transferred to the University of Michigan where he played in six games as the backup QB during the 2023 season. Tuttle earned a national championship with the Wolverines in 2023 as J.J. McCarthy's backup.
Tuttle started one game for the Wolverines in 2024 against the University of Illinois where the Wolverines lost 21-7.
Tuttle expressed his love for football, his teammates and his coach at Michigan, saying he was "immeasurably thankful" for their support.
"Though closing this chapter is unfortunate, my passion for football will always be a part of me. I am committed to finding a different role in the game and plan to pursue a role in coaching," Tuttle wrote.
Tuttle was able to have a college career that spanned seven years because he was redshirted as a freshman and then earned an additional year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic.