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Michigan's Zak Zinter Undergoes Successful Surgery After Suffering Broken Tibia, Fibula

The decorated offensive lineman's injury is a significant blow to the Wolverines' national title aspirations.

  • Michigan offensive lineman Zak Zinter suffered a broken tibia and fibula during the Wolverines' 30-24 win over Ohio State.
  • Zinter underwent successful surgery on Saturday night, as confirmed by his mother and Zinter himself on social media.
  • Zinter's injury occurred late in the third quarter of Saturday's game when his left leg got rolled up on as J.J. McCarthy completed a pass down the field.
  • Michigan will be without its most decorated offensive linemen for the remainder of the season as they aim to win the program's first national title since 1997.
  • Zinter is also regarded as a potential first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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