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Is Rod Moore playing this week vs Oklahoma?: Latest news spells trouble for Michigan

ByNicholas Rome|
Washington wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk is tackled by Michigan defensive back Rod Moore during the second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game against Washington at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
Washington wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk is tackled by Michigan defensive back Rod Moore during the second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game against Washington at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. | Melanie Maxwell / USA TODAY NETWORK

On Saturday Night, the Michigan Wolverines will play one of their biggest games of the season as they head to Norman to take on the Oklahoma Sooners in a Top 25 clash. Winning this game could be a massive swing for the Wolverines as it would give them a resume building win for the end of the season when the College Football Playoff rolls around.

Last weekend, Michigan kicked off the season with a win over New Mexico, which gave them a chance to allow any injuries from fall camp another week to recover. One of the biggest injuries Michigan has been waiting on positive news about is safety Rod Moore.

The Michigan Wolverines have been without Rod Moore for a long time as he missed the entire season last year recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in Michigan's National Championship Game. This week the Wolverines appeared to be on the verge of getting Rod Moore back as Sherrone Moore listed him as questionable.

Will Rod Moore make his long anticipated return on Saturday?

The bad news for the Michigan Wolverines is that it appears they'll be without Rod Moore once again as On3's Pete Nakos reported that he's expected to be ruled out.

While Michigan fans hoped to get Rod Moore back as soon as possible, it always seemed unrealistic that Michigan would thrust him back into the lineup against an opponent like Oklahoma. After this weekend, Michigan faces Central Michigan which feels like the perfect place to bring Rod Moore back into the mix.

The Michigan Wolverines will be short handed in this matchup as linebacker Jaishawn Barham will miss the first half after he was ejected from the New Mexico game for targeting, which could play a big factor in this game.

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