Will Johnson injury update: CBS broadcast gives concerning update on Michigan star

Star Michigan defensive back Will Johnson left Saturday’s game against USC in the fourth quarter and was seen walking up the tunnel on the CBS broadcast. And shortly after, a more concerning update emerged.

Johnson’s family apparently followed him up the tunnel a short while later, according to CBS sideline reporter Jenny Dell. The group then apparently turned left prior to the locker room entrance, heading toward the on-site X-ray facilities.

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Michigan held a 20-17 lead over the Trojans when Johnson exited.

Johnson had already had an outsized impact on the game, with a pick-six interception in the third quarter to help Michigan get out to a 20-10 lead at the time.

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The Wolverines held on to win, 27-24, scoring a touchdown in the final minute of the game.

USC saw a pair of key players injured

USC tight end Lake McRee was out for the remainder of the Trojans’ game against Michigan after suffering a left knee injury early in the third quarter, according to the CBS broadcast. McRee hurt his knee on a reception in the flat after being tackled low.

As McRee turned with the ball in his hands, running toward the sideline, he had his legs cut out from under him by a Michigan defender, who appeared to hyperextend or torque his knee awkwardly. McRee tried to run off the field but then stayed down and was attended to before finally walking off before going to the injury tent.

After his brief spell in the tent, CBS sideline reporter Jenny Dell shared the unfortunate update on McRee.

“Clearly very emotional, his day is over,” Dell said.

McCree also wasn’t the only notable Trojans injury on the day.

USC wideout Makai Lemon was taken to University of Michigan hospital after suffering an apparent head injury late in the first quarter against Michigan on Saturday afternoon, according to the CBS broadcast. Lemon was injured gunning on punt coverage for the Trojans.

As Lemon broke down field, a Michigan gunner came across the field and plastered him from his left side. After a few minutes on the turf, Lemon was helped up and looked unsteady as he walked off.

Following a brief spell in the injury tent, Lemon was taken to the locker room and, eventually, the hospital, according to Dell.

Dell offered an additional update on Lemon as the teams retook the field after halftime, saying USC head coach Lincoln Riley said that Lemon would be “OK.”