Elsewhere, starting linebacker Jimmy Rolder, fresh off his career game against Michigan State, is also out due to injury. Rolder is second on the team in tackles (52) through eight games. Reserve Cole Sullivan (arm) has also been ruled out, leaving Michigan limited at linebacker and facing question marks with the starting lineup.

Justice Haynes is still not confirmed as playing Saturday against Michigan State as he attempts to return from injury. Last week, coach Sherone Moore said Haynes had been "close" to playing against Washington before being held out. MLive's Ryan Zuke broke the situation down like this:

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