The Wolverines (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten) will be without two projected first-round picks in the 2025 NFL's draft — cornerback Will Johnson and tight end Colston Loveland — for Saturday's rivalry contest against Ohio State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten). Both were ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan coach Sherrone Moore wants to hear from the doctors, but apparently, they’ve already spoken. Cornerback Will Johnson has missed the last four games with a toe injury, and Moore said Monday that Michigan will know later this week whether Johnson can play Saturday against Ohio State.

The good news for Michigan is that it’s played without Johnson for weeks now, leaning on cornerbacks Jyaire Hill, Aamir Hall (a transfer from FCS Albany) and Zeke Berry, a converted nickel. Look for all three to get significant playing time against Ohio State, and safety Makari Paige moving into the slot-corner role.