September 16, 2024

Two of the Wolverines’ cornerbacks suffered leg injuries, and they will miss the remainder of the campaign.

Michigan State starting CB expected to miss rest of season due to injury -  mlive.com

Michigan released its injury report, Prior to the B1G Championship game versus Iowa, Michigan released its injury report, and Johnson is categorized as questionable, thus it looks like he might try to play. Drake Nugent, the starting center versus the Hawkeyes, is also classified as doubtful.

If Johnson suits up and takes part in the warm-up but doesn’t play against Iowa until Michigan really needs him, don’t be astonished.

Jimmy Rolder, a linebacker for Michigan, is the other player who has been declared out versus Iowa besides Zinter.

For the third year in a row, Michigan finds itself in Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship. For the second time in three years, the Wolverines are set to face Big Ten West champions, Iowa.

Michigan, who went the regular season without a blemish for the second year in a row, has been extremely healthy for a grueling 12-game schedule. The Wolverines did lose starting guard Zak Zinter to a leg injury and he will be out the rest of the season, but the only other injury from a week ago was cornerback Will Johnson who was seen with a wrap on his leg on the sideline.

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After Michigan released its injury report prior to the B1G Championship game against Iowa, it appears Johnson might try and give it a go — he is listed as questionable. Starting center Drake Nugent is also listed as questionable against the Hawkeyes.

Don’t be shocked if Johnson suits up and participates in warmup, but doesn’t actually play against Iowa unless Michigan absolutely would need him.

Other than Zinter, the other Michigan player ruled out against Iowa is linebacker Jimmy Rolder.

INDIA — Michigan is in Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship for the third consecutive year. The Big Ten West champion Iowa Hawkeyes will play the Michigan Wolverines for the second time in three years.

Despite a demanding 12-game schedule, Michigan, who finished the regular season undefeated for the second consecutive year, has been incredibly healthy. The only other injury from a week ago was cornerback Will Johnson, who was observed with a wrap on his leg on the sidelines. Starting guard Zak Zinter suffered a leg injury and will miss the remainder of the season for the Wolverines.

 

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