Michigan’s injury report ahead of Saturday’s Big Ten opener against Iowa lists six players out, offensive lineman Manuel Beigel doubtful and four questionable: Dom Nichols, Zeke Berry, Andrew Sprague and Logan Forbes. Jordan Marshall is not listed.
Out are wide receiver Braydon Alford, running backs Micah Ka'apana and Jonathan Brown, defensive end Julius Holly, and offensive linemen Ace Hamilton and Andrew Babalola. Babalola is still not ready after a setback in his recovery. If Beigel cannot play, Michigan may turn to Avery Gach.
Coach Kyle Whittingham said earlier in the week he expected Marshall to play and that Berry was likely to play, although Berry remains questionable. The article says Sprague’s return timeline had been unclear. Big Ten teams must submit reports Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and two hours before a Saturday kickoff.
