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Jim Harbaugh updates injury status of 3 key players ahead of Hawaii game
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Jim Harbaugh spoke to the media about the status of 3 of his players. Angelique Chengelis of The Detroit News posted his comments on Twitter.
Michigan was without OL Ryan Hayes and LB Nikhai Hill-Green for the season opener. Hayes missed the opener with an undisclosed injury, but Harbaugh expects him to be back. Hill-Green is dealing with a soft-tissue injury and more about his status will come out closer to game time.
Harbaugh: “Definitely expect Ryan Hayes back” (vs Hawaii) and says will know about Nikhai Hill-Green’s status later in the week From Inside Michigan Football radio show
— angelique (@chengelis) September 5, 2022
There was also an injury to Hayes’ replacement, Karsen Barnhart. Barnhart filled in at tackle for Hayes on Saturday, and suffered a sprained ankle. Harbaugh said that he will likely not be available for the Hawaii game.
Harbaugh says Barnhart has a sprained ankle. Likely not available Saturday
— angelique (@chengelis) September 5, 2022
The Wolverines will be fortunate to have the leadership of Hayes back on the offensive line. However, Hill-Green and Barnhart provide depth at their positions and will be missed the longer they are out.
Michigan plays Hawaii on Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. ET on BTN.
Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.