Michigan’s probabilities of upsetting Ohio State in “The Recreation” at “The
Horseshoe” in Columbus took one other hit Friday.
According to Pete Thamel of ESPN.com, Michigan cornerback
Will Johnson (6-foot-2, 202 kilos) shouldn’t be anticipated to play in opposition to the Buckeyes. He has not
performed since Oct. 19, when he left a recreation in opposition to Illinois with a toe damage.
Johnson is the Wolverines’ prime NFL prospect, with Pro Football Focus ranking him the second-best cornerback behind Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter.
Per FanDuel, as of Friday, Michigan — which has received three straight within the sequence — is an 18.5-point favourite. The dropping streak to Michigan led Ohio State to go all-in on the switch portal with an NIL battle chest of $20M after the 2023 season, per ESPN.com.
Below first-year head coach Sherrone Moore, the defending
nationwide champion Wolverines (6-5) have underwhelmed this season. Amongst Michigan’s losses are a 31-12 defeat to No. 3 Texas and a 20-15 loss to No. 10 Indiana.
In the meantime, with a win over Michigan, Ohio State (10-1) can
clinch a bid within the Large Ten title recreation in opposition to No. 1 Oregon, the one crew to
beat the Buckeyes this season.
Ought to Ohio State lose to Michigan, it might result in Penn State (10-1) or Indiana (10-1) enjoying Oregon (11-0) within the Large Ten title recreation, per The Sporting News.
If Johnson would not play Saturday, his school profession could also be over.
With six wins, Michigan has certified for a bowl recreation, however it will not be of the top-tier selection it has been accustomed to in current seasons. There is not any motive for Johnson to play in a meaningless bowl.
This can be a disappointing season for Michigan and its star cornerback — one that would get a lot worse following a dropping consequence, as anticipated, in “The Recreation.”
