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Will Johnson won’t play for Michigan football against Ohio State.

247NEWSLINE by 247NEWSLINE
November 29, 2024
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will johnson, michigan’s standout cornerback, has been officially ruled out of the wolverines’ highly anticipated matchup against ohio state. head coach jim harbaugh confirmed the news during a press conference, citing health concerns as the reason behind the sophomore’s absence. johnson, considered one of the premier defensive backs in college football, has been dealing with an undisclosed injury that has sidelined him for the past few practices.

“it’s tough to lose a player like will,” harbaugh said. “he’s been a cornerstone for our defense all season. but it’s a team sport, and we’re confident in the guys stepping up to fill the void.”

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johnson’s absence is a significant blow to michigan’s defense, which has relied heavily on his coverage skills against elite wide receivers. he has been instrumental in helping michigan maintain its top-five ranking in pass defense this season. through 11 games, johnson has recorded 35 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 7 passes defended.

his ability to shut down opponents’ top targets has been a game-changer for the wolverines, particularly in their march toward an undefeated record. with johnson out, michigan will likely turn to a rotation of secondary players, including sophomore myles pollard and junior ja’den mcburrows. both have seen limited action this season but will now be thrust into the spotlight against one of the nation’s most explosive offenses.

ohio state, led by quarterback kyle mccord, boasts a high-powered passing attack featuring standout receiver marvin harrison jr. the matchup between johnson and harrison was one of the most anticipated storylines heading into “the game,” but johnson’s absence shifts the dynamic. michigan’s coaching staff will now have to adjust its defensive strategy, potentially relying more on zone coverage or additional safety help to contain harrison.

“ohio state is a phenomenal team,” harbaugh added. “we know they’ll test us in every phase of the game. it’s going to take a full-team effort to come out on top.”

johnson’s teammates expressed their disappointment but remained optimistic about their chances. team captain and linebacker junior colson emphasized the importance of a “next man up” mentality. “will’s one of the best, no doubt,” colson said. “but we’ve got depth, and we’ve been preparing for situations like this all year. we’re ready to compete.”

the stakes for saturday’s clash couldn’t be higher. both teams are undefeated, with playoff implications and big ten championship hopes on the line. the rivalry, one of the fiercest in college football, has added intensity this season due to controversies surrounding michigan, including allegations of sign-stealing.

ohio state head coach ryan day acknowledged the impact of johnson’s absence but stressed that his team’s focus remains unchanged. “michigan’s a great team with or without him,” day said. “we’ve prepared for a battle, and that’s exactly what we’re expecting.”

as kickoff approaches, all eyes will be on ann arbor. while johnson’s absence leaves a notable void, michigan will look to rally and prove its resilience against its biggest rival.

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