The Michigan Wolverines will host the Michigan State Spartans in a Week 9 Big Ten Conference showdown for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. The Wolverines are sailing with a poor 4-3 record in the first seven games.
On the other hand, Michigan State is looking to sustain the momentum after a 32-20 upset win over Iowa. Last week's win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Spartans.
With the availability of some key players up in the air, here is the Week 9 injury report for both teams.
Michigan State Spartans injury report
Michigan State has suffered several season-ending injuries entering Week 9.
#1 Michael Masunas - Out for season
Michigan State's starting tight end, Michael Masunas suffered a season-ending shoulder injury and was ruled out on October 14. He recorded four catches for 37 yards in four games.
#2 Dillon Tatum - Out for season
Junior defensive back Dillon Tatum suffered a season-ending lower-body injury in Michigan State's season opener versus Florida Atlantic.
#3 Gavin Broscious - Out for season
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Gavin Broscious was ruled out for the remainder of the season after Michigan State's Week 3 win.
Michigan Wolverines injury report
The Michigan Wolverines could be without three starters versus Michigan State.
#1 Myles Hinton - Questionable
Sherrone Moore listed Myles Hinton as questionable but provided an optimistic update on the star offensive lineman and expects him to return this weekend. Hinton is arguably the Wolverines' top offensive lineman.
#2 Will Johnson - Questionable
Michigan's All-American cornerback is questionable to return this week after exiting last week's matchup versus Illinois with an undisclosed injury in the second quarter. Johnson has missed one game so far this season.
#3 Marlin Klein - Questionable
Marlin Klein was carted off the field in last week's loss to Illinois and remained out of the game. Moore delegated him as questionable entering the weekend.
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