Overview

• The Big Ten released the official pregame injury report, locking in availability for Michigan and USC hours before kickoff.
• Michigan’s Giovanni El-Hadi and tight end Hogan Hansen were omitted from the Wolverines’ pregame availability, making them eligible to play.
• El-Hadi is expected to start at left guard after a Week 2 absence, leaving interior roles in flux as coaches weigh recent replacements.
• Michigan listed Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng, Davis Warren and Micah Ka’apana as out, designated right guard Brady Norton as questionable, and confirmed multiple season-ending losses including I’Marion Stewart and Andrew Babalola.
• USC ruled out Zacharyus Williams, Prophet Brown, Bryan Jackson, Caden Chittenden and Kilian O’Connor, listed Alex Graham, Elijah Paige and Lake McRee as questionable, and noted Chasen Johnson as out for the season.