Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle announced Monday that he has medically retired from football. The seventh-year senior cited a recent concussion – the fifth of his career – and offseason UCL surgery as the primary reasons he stepped away from the game.
— Jack Tuttle (@jacktuttle14) October 29, 2024
"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's social media post read. "I want to thank Coach (Sherrone) Moore, the staff and my teammates – I love all you guys. I will continue to help Team 145 as we prepare for the rest of the season. ... 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 played in seven games across two seasons for Michigan, completing 45 of 67 passes (67.1 percent) for 436 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Before his time at Michigan, Tuttle spent four years at Indiana, where he appeared in 15 games and completed 104 of 182 passes (57.1 percent) for 901 yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions.
Ohio State fans know Tuttle as a veteran Big Ten quarterback but also as the high school teammate of former Buckeye wide receiver Chris Olave. Tuttle is the reason Olave landed in Columbus, as Ryan Day learned of him while he visited Tuttle at Mission Hills High School (San Ysidro, California) in 2017. The Buckeyes started to recruit Olave from that moment on. Olave later committed and became one of the program's all-time great receivers.
