Former Utah QB Jack Tuttle announces retirement after health issues

Jack Tuttle has announced his retirement from football after a series of injuries, including five concussions, led him to prioritize his health. In a social media post, the Michigan quarterback reflected on the challenges he faced during his college career, including a significant elbow injury that required a UCL repair, leaving him with ongoing issues. Despite briefly returning to the field this season, Tuttle’s latest concussion underscored the physical toll football has taken on him, forcing him to step away from the game he loves.

Tuttle’s journey through college football has seen him encounter adversity and change. He originally signed with Utah out of high school. The original four-star recruit came to Salt Lake City and didn’t play behind Jason Shelly in 2018. Tuttle transferred to Indiana, where he played four seasons before coming to Michigan in 2023.

He made his first appearance for the Wolverines in Week 6 against Washington and started in their game against Illinois, where he completed 20 of 32 passes for 208 yards, but also threw an interception in a 21–7 loss. Tuttle’s achievements were promising, but his health problems prevented him from further expanding these efforts. Last week, Michigan returned Davis Warren, their Week 1 starter, for the rivalry game against Michigan State, which ended in a 24-17 victory.

Throughout his career, Tuttle has shown resilience and dedication, amassing 1,337 passing yards and seven touchdowns. Now that he’s retired from playing, Tuttle has expressed a desire to take on a coaching role, a decision that will allow him to stay connected to the sport as he shifts his focus to mentoring and mentoring younger players.

Utah’s quarterback problems aren’t going away anytime soon

With Tuttle’s retirement, Michigan will likely continue with Warren as their starting quarterback, although Alex Orji, last season’s backup to NFL first-round pick JJ McCarthy, will remain with the program. Tuttle’s departure is a loss for the Wolverines, but his journey highlights the importance of prioritizing long-term health in a physically demanding sport.