We are on the doorstep of another Ohio State vs Michigan rivalry game and there are plenty of storylines to watch. One of those is the status of Wolverine star defensive back, Will Johnson, widely regarded as a first-round NFL draft pick come April.

Michigan cornerback Will Johnson is not expected to play against Ohio State on Saturday, leaving the Wolverines without their top defensive back and the program's highest-regarded NFL draft prospect.

Michigan will be without Colston Loveland and Will Johnson, two of its best players, today against Ohio State.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan coach Sherrone Moore wants to hear from the doctors, but apparently, they’ve already spoken. Cornerback Will Johnson has missed the last four games with a toe injury, and Moore said Monday that Michigan will know later this week whether Johnson can play Saturday against Ohio State.

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

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.

Michigan All-American cornerback Will Johnson's next football game might be played on a Sunday. The projected first-round cornerback is out for the Wolverines' trip to No. 2 Ohio State on

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