Shea Patterson will return to Michigan

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson greets fans as the team arrives at Michigan Stadium for the game against Western Michigan.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh congratulates quarterback Shea Patterson after a touchdown in the second quarter against Western Michigan.

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson gets high-fives from the fans as he walks through the tunnel after the game against Western Michigan.

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson pushes away Western Michigan linebacker Alex Grace while looking for an open man in the third quarter.

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson looks for an open man in the second quarter against Nebraska.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh talks to quarterback Shea Patterson after a touchdown in the second quarter against Nebraska.

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson, left, and running back Joe Hewlett walk off the field together after the game against Nebraska.

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson arrives at Ryan Field with the team before the game against Northwestern.

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson pumps his fists at the fans after the game against Northwestern.

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson celebrates after Karan Higdon ran for the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter against Northwestern.

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson runs the ball in the fourth quarter against Northwestern.

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson signals after running for a first down in the fourth quarter against Northwestern.

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a pass against Maryland.

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson looks for an open man against Maryland.

Michigan running back Karan Higdon, left, and quarterback Shea Patterson celebrate after Higdon ran for a touchdown in the second quarter against Wisconsin.

Michigan tight end Zach Gentry, quarterback Shea Patterson and offensive lineman Ben Bredeson celebrate after Patterson ran for a touchdown in the third quarter against Wisconsin.

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a pass in the third quarter against Ohio State.