Northwestern vs. Michigan injury report Week 13: Updates on Will Johnson, Theran Johnson, and more
The Northwestern Wildcats (4-6) and the Michigan Wolverines (5-5) are gearing up for a crucial Big Ten Conference Week 13 matchup and the injury report is piling up with key players. This game holds significant importance, as the Wildcats need to win this game and next week to become bowl-eligible, while the Wolverines need just one more win to secure a bowl berth.
Let's take a closer look at the injury report for this game and discuss the most up-to-date status of these players.
Northwestern Wildcats Injury Report
The Northwestern Wildcats have been dealing with a handful of injuries, including some impactful players. Let's take a look at some of the players that could be hampered here.
Theran Johnson, DB
Junior defensive back Theran Johnson, one of the top defensive backs in the Big Ten, is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is officially listed as questionable. Johnson has been a key contributor to the program, recording 44 total tackles (34 solo, 10 assisted) two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and 10 pass deflections thus far.
Jack Olsen, K
An injury to a kicker can often go overlooked, but it's proving to be a challenge moving forward for the team, as junior Jack Olsen is dealing with a lower-body injury and has not played since Oct. 5. As a result, punter Luke Akers has stepped in to handle the kicking duties. So far this season, Olsen has gone 7-of-10 on field goals while nailing all 10 extra point attempts.
Michigan Wolverines injury report
The Michigan Wolverines have been dealing with a bunch of injuries, mainly on the defensive side of the football. Let's take a look at some of the key players who may miss this game and what they are dealing with.
Will Johnson, DB
Will Johnson, one of the best defenders in all of college football, is dealing with a lower-body injury. He has missed several games due to the injury and has not played since Oct. 5. On the season, Johnson has recorded 14 total tackles (12 solo, two assisted), two interceptions (both returned for touchdowns), and three pass deflections.
Jyaire Hill, DB
Sophomore defensive back Jyaire Hill is also listed as questionable for the game against the Northwestern Wildcats due to an undisclosed injury. If both Johnson and Hill miss this game, it would be a big blow to the Wolverines' pass defense. Hill has recorded 30 total tackles (23 solo, seven assisted), one sack, one interception and seven pass deflections.