Wolverine Digest

Biff Poggi touches on injuries, explains why TJ Guy didn't play against CMU

The Wolverines are close to getting some key members back on the field.
Trent Knoop|
Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

In this story:

Michigan Wolverines

Michigan had quite an extensive injury report on Saturday prior to the game against Central Michigan. The Wolverines were down 14 players and seven more were listed as Questionable. From the 21 players listed on the availability report, Michigan didn't have players like Rod Moore, Brady Norton, Giovanni El-Hadi, Caleb Anderson, and Mason Curtis, among several others.

On Monday, interim head coach Biff Poggi updated the health of a few players. It sounds like safety Rod Moore could have played -- I saw him warming up prior to the game with the third-team defense -- but the Wolverines held him out against CMU. It sounds hopeful that Moore could play on Saturday at Nebraska.

As far as the offensive line goes, Brady Norton, who was starting at right guard, is expected to practice this week and has a chance to go on Saturday. But left guard Giovanni El-Hadi will miss a few weeks, according to Poggi.

Poggi said they will determine the starting guards after a few practices this week. It was Jake Guarnera (RG) and Nathan Efobi (LG) against the Chippewas.

Another important nugget: Edge rusher TJ Guy logged zero snaps against Central Michigan. Instead, linebacker Jaishawn Barham started in his place at edge. Poggi said, that with CMU being a run-heavy team, Michigan wanted to load up with bigger defenders. Expect Guy to be out there this weekend against the Huskers.

More Michigan News:

Michigan opens as a small favorite in Week 4 at Nebraska

Watch all nine TD scores from Michigan against Central Michigan

National media reacts to Bryce Underwood, projects top-25 ranking for Michigan

PFF grades, snap counts following Michigan's electric win over Central Michigan

Social media is in awe of Bryce Underwood, Michigan after beating CMU

Takeaways: Bryce Underwood is unleashed in Michigan's dominant win over Central Michigan

Published
Trent Knoop
TRENT KNOOP

Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

Share on XFollow @trentknoop
Home/Football