Overview
- After Saturday’s UTEP game Jordan Marshall exited with a lingering lower‑body issue that has bothered him since Week 2, and coach Kyle Whittingham said Marshall has progressed and should be available unless there is a setback.
- Right tackle Andrew Sprague was a last‑minute scratch less than 24 hours before the UTEP game and Whittingham said doctors have not set a timetable, calling his return “anywhere from this week to several weeks.”
- Michigan reshuffled its offensive line for UTEP with Evan Link at tackle, Blake Frazier moving to the right side, and Nathan Efobi at guard, and Whittingham praised the group for handling the change with no practice reps together.
- Freshman running back Savion Hiter rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns against UTEP and stands as the primary depth option if Marshall is limited.
- Key signs to watch this week are Sprague’s medical diagnosis and Michigan’s practice reports because a prolonged absence could force continued line rotations and affect pass protection and the run plan for the Big Ten opener.