Michigan has been fortunate when it comes to minimal injuries this season. The hardest hit the Wolverines have been is on the offensive line, losing Ace Hamilton in fall camp, Andrew Babalola having a setback from his knee injury last season, and now Andrew Sprague's recent injury.
Week 4 brings a tough test for Kyle Whittingham and Co., as No. 17 Iowa comes to Ann Arbor. This will be a very physical matchup with both teams bringing elite defenses to the field. The injuries to Michigan's offensive line could come into play, and defensive coordinatorJay Hill could be down one of his best EDGE rushers in Dom Nichols.
Friday's injury report brought some concerns, but with the final injury report coming out two hours before kickoff, Michigan will hopefully have more of an idea of who will lace em up and who won't be playing today.
RB Jordan Marshall: Not listed
It was a sigh of relief to see running back Jordan Marshall absent from the injury report. After getting banged up against UTEP, Whittingham said that Marshall would be good to go against Iowa, barring any setbacks during the week. Luckily, it looks like there were no setbacks, and the Wolverines' run game will be at full force against the Hawkeyes.
OL Andrew Sprague: Out
Andrew Sprague was a late scratch against UTEP in Week 3 after he went to Whittingham not long before kickoff, and Whittingham told him he couldn't go. Whittingham believed at the beginning of the week that Sprague wouldn't suit up for Michigan this week, and that looks to be the case now, with him officially out.
EDGE Dom Nichols: Not listed
Dom Nichols was the biggest surprise on the injury report on Friday. As Michigan's leading EDGE rusher this season, there is hope that Nichols can go against an Iowa offense that has looked better this season. Nichols has been one of the best on Jay Hill's squad at getting to the quarterback, so his presence against Hank Brown will be crucial. Nichols was not listed on the final report and should be good to go.
CB Zeke Berry: Not listed
Zeke Berry also missed the game against UTEP, but Michigan's secondary held it down well, not allowing 100 receiving yards against the Miners. Iowa's passing offense will be tough, especially with Tony Diaz leading receivers with over 200 receiving yards. Berry's presence will help add to the depth of a very good and physical Michigan secondary that will be tested. Berry is not listed on the final injury report for the Wolverines.
WR Logan Forbes: Not listed
Logan Forbes has been lower on the receiver pecking order this season, but with Bryce Underwood getting the passing game going in Week 3, it could start to open up more, and the more targets he has, the better. After being listed as questionable on Friday, he is good to go against the Hawkeyes.
Michigan Wolverines OUT vs. Iowa
- WR Brayden Alford
- RB Micah Ka'apana
- RB Jonathan Brown
- DE Julius Holly
- OL Ace Hamilton
- OL Andrew Babalola
- OL Manuel Biegel
- OL Andrew Sprague
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