Is Colston Loveland playing today? Michigan TE's availability for Week 4 explored

Colston Loveland is in the spotlight for the No.18 Michigan Wolverines (2-1) ahead of the team's Week 4 clash against the No.11 USC Trojans (2-0) on Saturday. The tight end has an injured left shoulder, and fans are eager to know his playing status.

Is Colston Loveland playing today?

Colston Loveland will not play today against USC. The team confirmed that the tight end won't feature in Week 4.

Earlier this week, Michigan's tight ends coach, Steve Casula, discussed Loveland's status. Casula said his player was still practicing with the team.

“Everybody in our program that’s not dealing with a season-ending injury or an upper-body, head injury of some sort, they practice every day. So that could look a lot of different ways for a lot of different players, whether they’re dealing with an injury or not. But everyone on our team that isn’t out for the season or possibly dealing with a concussion or something like that, yeah, they practice every single day.”

Despite practicing this week, Loveland is being kept out against USC for precautionary measures.

Colston Loveland injury update: What happened to the Michigan TE?

Loveland suffered a left arm injury during Michigan's 28-18 Week 3 win against Arkansas State. The tight end exited the game in the first half and did not return.

Loveland has enjoyed a solid start this season. The Michigan star has 19 receptions for 187 yards and one touchdown.

College Football 2024 Week 4: How to watch Michigan vs. USC? TV schedule and live stream details

The Michigan vs. USC Week 4 game will be broadcast live on CBS. The contest will be live streamed on Fubo.

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV channel: CBS
• Live stream: Fubo
• Venue: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan