Michigan’s offensive line will be shorthanded again when it faces Oregon, with Blake Frazier officially ruled out and nine Wolverines listed out for the matchup.
Frazier had been tagged doubtful all week, and freshman Marky Walbridge stepped in for him last weekend. Brady Norton is still a game-time decision, while Andrew Sprague is not expected to play again this season after being sidelined since Week 3 against UTEP. Michigan has spent much of the year shuffling its front because of injuries, and that rotation looks set to continue against the Ducks.
Against Michigan State, Evan Link slid inside and Andrew Babalola entered at left tackle, and that same kind of adjustment could be coming again. It’s possible Link moves inside once more, with Babalola and Walbridge both starting against Oregon.
The encouraging news for Michigan is on the defensive side. Dom Nichols, John Henry Daley and Rod Moore are all off the injury report after being listed since Wednesday. If the Wolverines are going to have a chance to slow Oregon, they’ll need all three available and at their best.
Michigan is trying to bounce back after last weekend’s 15-6 loss to rival Michigan State in the Big House. The Wolverines still need one more win to become bowl eligible, even though the season began with bigger goals of contending for the Big Ten and reaching the playoff. Those hopes are gone now, but Michigan can still play spoiler.
Oregon comes in off two ranked wins and remains in the playoff hunt. A loss to Michigan would knock the Ducks out of contention. The Ducks will also be without running back Jordan Davison, leaving them with their second-string quarterback and running back.
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