Pregame observations: Michigan football vs. Southern California
No. 18 Michigan Wolverines football is set to battle No. 11 USC Saturday in Ann Arbor. Follow along below for pregame observations and updates from Michigan Stadium.
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Pregame observations: Michigan vs. USC
• 3:14 p.m. — Dominic Zvada made both of his final kicks of warmups — from 38 yards on the left hash and 48 on the right hash. Semaj Morgan caught the final punt of warmups, and Michigan is headed back up the tunnel for the last time before kickoff. The Trojans are gathered at midfield erady to head back up to the locker room.
• 3:04 p.m. — Kendrick Bell and Tyler Morris are the two first wide receivers out there for 7-on-7s. Jyaire Hill and Will Johnson are the cornerbacks. Donovan Edwards was at running back next to Alex Orji in the shotgun.
• 2:51 p.m. — The Michigan offensive line has taken the field for warmups. Dominick Giudice took the first snap at center, indicating that he will likely start his fourth career game. Greg Crippen has rotated in during two of the three contests so far but has yet to start. Head coach Sherrone Moore said this week that Giudice graded out better against Arkansas State.
• 2:41 p.m. — While Jack Tuttle is listed as questionable, he’s throwing in warmups.
• 2:33 p.m. — With Jordan Marshall out, Michigan kick returners who got reps in warmups were Tavierre Dunlap, Kalel Mullings and Keshaun Harris.
• 1:41 p.m. — Michigan has arrived at the stadium for today’s game.
• 1:40 p.m. — Michigan and USC have released their availability reports ahead of the game. Graduate quarterback Jack Tuttle and junior linebacker Jimmy Rolder are listed as questionable for Michigan. The following Wolverines have been ruled out:
• Senior safety Rod Moore
• Junior tight end Colston Loveland
– Junior safety Jaden Mangham
• Junior linebacker Micah Pollard
• Freshman running back Jordan Marshall
• Sophomore linebacker Jason Hewlett
Game information: Michigan football vs. USC
Venue: Michigan Stadium (107,601)
Kickoff: 3:40 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
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On The Call: Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color) and Jenny Dell (sideline)
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 the 11th meeting between Michigan and USC, and the first meeting as Big Ten opponents. Eight of the previous 10 matchups came in the Rose Bowl with the Trojans holding a 6-2 edge. Michigan won both previous regular-season games in 1957 and ’58. USC won the last meeting between the schools, 32-18, in the 2007 Rose Bowl. The 1958 game at The Big House was a 20-19 Michigan victory.
Michigan vs. USC: Depth charts, rosters and stats
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