Michigan’s top offensive weapon may be out for Saturday vs USC

Michigan needs Colston Loveland, its elite tight end, on the field against USC, but his playing status is uncertain due to an injury.

Colston Loveland, Michigan’s 6-foot-5, 245-pound junior tight end, may not be available for the Wolverines’ upcoming matchup with the USC Trojans due to an undisclosed injury sustained in the second half of his game against Arkansas State.

Details regarding the nature, severity, and expected recovery time of his injury have yet to be released. During a press conference on Saturday, when questioned about Colston’s status and other injuries incurred during the game against the Red Wolves, the Michigan coaching staff refrained from providing specific information.

“We’ll see. We’ll just, you know, that’s why we have doctors,” head coach Sherrone Moore said, “so we’ll see what the doctors say. I think Colston left and then Myles (Hinton) just cramped up and then same thing with Rayshaun (Benny), so we’ll just see what the doctors say for further eval.”

Losing Loveland would be a huge blow to a Michigan offense that is struggling to find momentum and an identity in 2024.  His 19 receptions for 187 yards lead the team. He has been the one steady bright spot on that side of the ball this season.  If Loveland isn’t able to go Moore will turn to 6-foot-6, 250-pound junior Marlin Klein.  Klein replaced Loveland after he left he game and had three catches for 43 yards.

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