Just In: Michigan Football Reveals Injury Report Vs. Alabama

Here's what things look like on the injury front for Michigan ahead of the Rose Bowl.

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There are just a couple of hours left before Michigan and Alabama kick off in Pasadena. The winner of the Rose Bowl will have a seat at the table against either Washington or Texas in the National Championship game.

The Wolverines were without Jimmy Rolder and Will Johnson -- along with Zak Zinter -- during the Big Ten Championship against Iowa, but it looks like Michigan is as fully healthy as it can get.

The only player marked OUT is guard Zak Zinter and there is just one player listed as Questionable -- CB DJ Waller.

All indications point to Johnson being 100%, alongside quarterback J.J. McCarthy who hasn't missed any playing time but had a lingering injury issue for a few weeks. He said earlier this week that he feels 110%.

The game between the two teams will take place at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Published Jan 1, 2024

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.

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