REPORT: Michigan football receives disappointing injury news on star safety ahead of clash with Oklahoma

Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jase McClellan (2) runs against Michigan Wolverines defensive back Rod Moore (9) in the fourth quarter in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Michigan football has been without star safety Rod Moore since the national championship game when the Wolverines defeated Washington 34-13 on Jan. 8, 2024.

After suffering a torn ACL ahead of last season, Moore has been working his way back and is still on track to return to action sooner rather than later. However, he will not be availble in Saturday night's game when the No. 15 Wolverines travel to Oklahoma to take on the Sooners, according to a report from On3's Pete Nakos.

Michigan is expected to be without safety Rod Moore on Saturday against Oklahoma, sources tell @On3sports.

Sherrone Moore put Moore's status as questionable earlier this week. The All-Big Ten safety missed the entire 2024 season with an ACL injury. https://t.co/r6zJfrvRwy pic.twitter.com/XbToE5cXd1

— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) September 6, 2025

Head coach Sherrone Moore, when speaking to reporters in his press conference on Monday, said the senior safety was "possible" heading into the top-20 showdown, but it looks like it will be at least another week until he can return to action.

Brandyn Hillman and Mason Curtis stepped up at safety in Moore's absence during Michigan's Week 1 win over New Mexico, with TJ Metcalf providing support at nickel.

The Wolverines and Sooners are set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. EST on ABC.

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies running back Dillon Johnson (7) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines defensive back Makari Paige (7) and defensive back Rod Moore (right) during the second quarter in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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