The 2024 National Championship Game is less than a week away. but not everyone on the two rosters is going to be available.
The Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies have some injuries heading into the most important game of the college football season. Let's take a look at some of the significant players who are expected to miss the game.
Michigan Wolverines players not playing National Championship Game
Zak Zinter, Offensive Lineman
Senior offensive lineman Zak Zinter has been one of the best offensive lineman in college football. He suffered a massive leg injury, including a broken tibia and fibula during the regular season finale against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Obviously, with an injury of that magnitude, he will not be on the field as he recovers from surgery and prepares for the 2024 NFL draft.
Karmello English, Wide Receiver
Freshman wide receiver Karmello English is another player who will not be active in time for the 2024 National Championship Game, as he's dealing with an undisclosed injury. The injury has kept English from seeing the field since Oct. 14 against the Indiana Hoosiers.
English only appeared in that game throughout his freshman season. He has one reception for four yards (4.0 yards per catch), with that being a touchdown.
List of all Michigan Wolverines not playing the 2024 National Championship Game
There are a handful of players who will not be playing the 2024 National Championship Game. If a player is listed as questionable or probable, they will not be listed below.
Washington Huskies players not playing in National Championship Game
Gaard Memmelaar, Offensive Lineman
Sophomore offensive guard Gaard Memmelaar has been missing for the Washington Huskies throughout the season and will not be activated for the 2024 National Championship game against the Michigan Wolverines.
Memmelaar suffered an injury during fall practice, as per coach Kalen DeBoer, before the season began.
Cameron Davis, Running Back
Junior running back Cameron Davis is not going to be available due to a lower body injury suffered during practice last year. He was a significant player for the Huskies throughout 2022 but has not played since Nov. 26 against Washington State.
Davis was a massive player in the offense last season, as he had 107 rushing attempts for 522 yards (4.9 yards per carry) with 13 rushing touchdowns. He also did well as a pass-catching back, recording 19 catches for 137 (7.2 yards per reception) but failed to find the end zone.
List of all Washington Huskies not playing in the 2024 National Championship Game
These are the players for the Huskies who are ruled out for this game. Note that players listed as questionable or probable, like running backs Dillon Johnson and Sam Adams II, are not on the list.
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