COLUMBUS, Ohio — Michigan football's 2024 regular season finale just got even tougher. 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 ...

Michigan is expected to be without star cornerback Will Johnson vs. Ohio State, a source tells @CBSSports / @247Sports. Sherrone Moore had said “we’ll see” earlier in the week re: Johnson, who has been out since early October due to a toe injury. https://t.co/ly2NQ7Y5mp pic.twitter.com/y2hUQ9VNTB

Yeah. I just go by what the doctors say,” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said on Will Johnson injury status and Colston Loveland ahead of Ohio State.

Michigan enters the 2024 iteration of The Game having not just a 6-5 record, but injuries have been mounting. Last week against Northwestern, the Wolverines los

Michigan football will have to beat its arch rival without two of its best players. The struggling Wolverines will be shorthanded on both sides of the ball, ruling out star tight end Colston Loveland and All-American cornerback Will Johnson for Saturday’s game at No.

Now the official Big Ten availability report is out. Here is the full injury report for both Michigan football and Ohio State.

Michigan football is heading into a huge rivalry game Saturday with some injuries to key players. The Wolverines are 6-5 this year.

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.

Early on Friday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel revealed that Michigan football cornerback Will Johnson — who hasn’t suited up for the Wolverines since mid-October — isn’t likely to play at Ohio State on Saturday.

Michigan is expected to be without star defensive back Will Johnson on Saturday when the Wolverines take on No. 2 Ohio State.