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JJ McCarthy to make preseason debut against Raiders

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Aug 2, 2024; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) greets center Michael Jurgens (65) during practice at Vikings training camp in Eagan, MN. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 2, 2024; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) greets center Michael Jurgens (65) during practice at Vikings training camp in Eagan, MN. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports | Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

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Michigan fans will definitely want to tune into the NFL Network this afternoon as JJ McCarthy is set to make his preseason debut for the Minnesota Vikings. Although veteran QB Sam Darnold is currently listed as the starter on the depth chart, McCarthy has been making a lot of noise during training camp - leading many to believe that it won't be long before he takes over that QB1 spot in Minneapolis.

While Darnold certainly provides a level of experience that you want in a quarterback, Vikings fans seem eager to see No. 9 in action. Given all he accomplished during his playing days at the University of Michigan, it's hard to blame them. As a Wolverine, McCarthy put together an impressive 27-1 overall record as a starter, including two wins over rival Ohio State, two Big Ten championships, a Rose Bowl victory over Alabama in the CFP Semifinal, and a National Championship over Washington in 2023. He's certainly in contention to be viewed as the greatest Michigan quarterback of all-time, and there's every reason to believe he'll continue his winning ways with the Minnesota Vikings.

You can catch McCarthy in action today on the NFL Network at 4:00 pm ET, as the Minnesota Vikings welcome the Las Vegas Raiders to Minneapolis for their first preseason game.

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Christopher Breiler launched Winged Helmet Media and began covering the Michigan Football program in an unofficial capacity in 2017. He then joined Wolverine Digest as part of the FanNation network in 2021 as a contributing writer, where he served as both a writer and a photographer on game days. In 2024, he took over as the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI. His love for Michigan Football brought him into the industry, and his passion for being a content creator has led to some amazing experiences along the way.

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