In the early offseason, Michigan’s defensive backfield looked mostly formidable, with Johnson and Rod Moore both slated to be among the best at their positions entering 2024. However, Moore tore his ACL in spring ball and Johnson has missed stretches and has, at times, not quite looked like himself as he’s worked his way through injuries.

Will Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke play Saturday against Washington. Here's what the latest on his thumb injury:

IU football quarterback Kurtis Rourke underwent a surgery on his injured thumb Monday that provided optimism for a short recovery time.

Michigan football is in dire need of a quarterback. The Wolverines have worked through three thus far in 2024 and though former four-star QB Jadyn Davis is on the roster, he doesn’t appear to be much of an option this season.

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore was noncommittal when it came to naming a starting quarterback ahead of the Wolverines' game against in-state rival Michigan State on Saturday. The first-year head coach will reportedly make a QB decision after this week's practices,

I feel like (we’re) protecting it way better in practice," Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore said. "It's just not translated to the game."