Saturday’s victory over Arkansas State left the Michigan football team with some concerns, particularly on the offensive end. Immediately following the game, there were questions about the quarterback situation after Davis Warren was replaced by Alex Orji in the third quarter.
Another major development from the game was the injury status of tight end Colston Loveland. Loveland exited with an apparent upper body injury, and head coach Sherrone Moore was initially vague about his condition.
However, during his Monday night appearance on the “Inside Michigan Football” radio show, Moore provided a more optimistic update on Loveland.
“It’s not as severe as we initially thought — we’re feeling positive about it,” Moore said. “We’ll see how things progress throughout the week.”
While Moore didn’t confirm Loveland’s availability for the game against USC on Saturday, the update is encouraging for a passing game that has struggled when Loveland isn’t involved.
Moore also highlighted potential replacements if Loveland is unavailable. Marlin Klein, who led the team in receiving on Saturday with 43 yards on three catches, has shown the promise that has been anticipated.
“He’s someone we’ve always had high expectations for,” Moore said of Klein.
Additionally, Moore mentioned Hogan Hansen, who scored his first career touchdown on Saturday, as a potential contributor. Hansen’s demeanor, according to Moore, resembles Loveland’s and suggests he can handle increased responsibilities.
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