Michigan Football Is Hopeful To Be At Full Strength Against Ohio State

The Wolverines' acting head coach Sherrone Moore updated reporters on the injury status of several players.

Michigan had just two players on its availability report heading into Maryland this past weekend -- one of which was starting LT La'Darius Henderson. 

Once the game began the Wolverines lost Roman Wilson, Myles Hinton, and Michael Barrett (for a short time) to injuries. Wilson exited during the second drive and was seen in street clothes shortly after. 

On Monday, Sherrone Moore was asked about the health of Wilson, Henderson, and Hinton. He believes all three will be good to go against the Buckeyes, but of course, Michigan will continue to go through the doctors on clearance. 

"Should be good to go," said Moore. "We'll see further and we'll check with the doctors as we go as far as all three."

While he played the entire game, quarterback J.J. McCarthy has had a noticeable limp during the past couple of games. It appeared to really hinder him against Maryland and McCarthy -- who usually uses his legs -- was very limited to non-existent on the ground. 

But acting head coach Sherrone Moore said McCarthy is feeling the best he has and the star quarterback was ready to get back to work. He said the key to get McCarthy back into rhythm and to put a good plan in place for him to succeed on Saturday. 

"Yeah, he's feeling good," Moore said. "I actually talked to him today and yesterday felt the best he's felt so just excited to get to work."

"Just get him into rhythm and put a good plan together for him. So just excited for the plan to continue to get installed and executed."

McCarthy was one of three Michigan players to speak to reporters on Monday. He admitted last week was a rough week for himself, but the treatments he has received have worked -- J.J. is feeling good and is ready to go. 

"Really good," said McCarthy. "Yeah, last week was a little bit rough. But you know, I'm doing fantastic right now. Treatments been great. And yeah, we'll be ready to go."

Michigan will host Ohio State on Saturday at Noon on Fox.