Michigan RB Micah Ka’apana Ruled Out for 2026 With Lower-Leg Injury
Coaches plan to backfill the fourth running back spot to keep the rotation intact.
Overview
- Head coach Kyle Whittingham announced at a team press conference that Micah Ka’apana will miss the 2026 season with a lower-leg injury.
- Ka’apana had a limited role over his first two years with 10 carries for 38 yards across six games and was slated as the fourth running back this spring.
- Michigan will lean on returning leader Jordan Marshall, five-star freshman Savion Hiter and Bryson Kuzdzal at running back.
- Whittingham said the staff, including running backs coach Tony Alford, will identify another option to restore a fourth back for 2026.
- The coach called the setback unfortunate and said he expects Ka’apana to recover in time to return in 2027.