Pregame observations: Michigan football vs. Oregon
Michigan Wolverines football is set to take on No. 1 Oregon Saturday afternoon in Ann Arbor. The Maize and Blue are two-touchdown underdogs at home, and haven’t beaten a top-ranked team since taking down Miami Sept. 8, 1984.
Follow along below for pregame observations and updates from the game.
Sherrone Moore on pregame radio show
11/2/2024, 3:24:14 PM• On Davis Warren: “Davis never really changed throughout the process. Was the same kid. But obviously played better.
• On what he liked about what Warren did last week: “The huge thing was the conversions on third down. But taking care of the football was obviously No. 1.”
• On the threat of Alex Orji throwing: That’s always up and ready. We’ve always got the bag of tricks ready if need be, and this is a game we may have to break out a couple.”
• On the pass protection against Michigan State: “A guy that has been challenged a lot is Evan Link, and he went in there and didn’t give up a pressure.”
• On what needs to improve with the run blocking: “The little things. Not just assignments but fundamentally when you’re getting off of blocks, hand positioning, those things.”
LSU WR commit Derek Meadows makes appearance
11/2/2024, 3:11:42 PMMichigan has officially received a visit from Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman four-star wide receiver Derek Meadows, who’s committed to LSU. Not only is it significant that he’s on campus on its own, but the Wolverines are also pursuing five-star LSU quarterback commit Bryce Underwood.
Evan Link looks like starter at right tackle
11/2/2024, 3:02:45 PMIt’s no surprise, but Michigan sophomore Evan Link is warming up with the first group at right tackle. He started the first six games, before Andrew Gentry won the job after that. However, Gentry went down with a season-ending injury last week vs. MSU and Link replaced him. He’ll get his seventh start of the season, it appears.
Rayshaun Benny, Jordan Marshall warming up
11/2/2024, 2:57:53 PMMichigan senior defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny and freshman running back Jordan Marshall — both of whom are listed as questionable — are warming up. Benny has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury. Marshall hasn’t played since Sept. 7 against Texas due to what was described as a lower-body injury. Most of the time this season, Michigan players who are ‘questionable’ and warm up play in the game.
Michigan arrives at The Big House
11/2/2024, 2:51:51 PMThe Michigan Wolverines have made it to The Big House for today’s game.
Michigan releases availability report
11/2/2024, 2:49:33 PMSenior defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny and freshman running back Jordan Marshall are both listed as questionable, along with walk-on back Bryson Kuzdal. The following players are out:
• Junior wide receiver Amorion Walker
• Junior cornerback Will Johnson
• Junior safety Jaden Mangham
• Junior linebacker Micah Pollard
• Senior safety Rod Moore
• Sophomore corner Jyaire Hill
• Senior LB Christian Boivin
• Junior RT Andre Gentry (out for season)
Game information: Michigan vs. Oregon
Venue: Michigan Stadium (107,601)
Kickoff: 3:40 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Stream: Paramount+ / Fubo
On The Call: Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color analyst) and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)
Radio: LEARFIELD Michigan Sports Network, anchored by WWJ 950 AM in the Detroit area, with Doug Karsch (play-by-play), Jon Jansen (color) and Jason Avant (sideline) on the call. Karsch and Jansen are regular contributors to TheWolverine.com. Click here for the full list of radio affiliates to find the station in your area. The radio broadcast can also be streamed through MGoBlue.com.
Series Facts: This will be only the sixth meeting between Michigan and Oregon, and the first as Big Ten foes. Michigan holds a 3-2 margin in the all-time series, but Oregon has won the last two meetings between the schools (in 2007 and 2003). This will be the 21st time that U-M has faced the Associated Press No. 1-ranked team (3-16-1), with the most recent occurrence in 2006, a 42-39 loss to Ohio State in a battle between the top two teams in the nation.
Michigan vs. Oregon: Depth charts, rosters and stats
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