All-American Michigan cornerback Will Johnson is out against No. 1 Oregon on Saturday, leaving the Wolverines without their top defensive player.
Johnson left the Illinois game on Oct. 19 with a lower-body injury and missed the Michigan State game last week. He is still recovering from that lower-body injury, and his timeline to return is uncertain.
Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said earlier this week that Johnson is expected back at some point this season "for sure" but didn't specify when.
Johnson is considered the top cornerback prospect for the upcoming NFL draft. He has two pick-sixes this year for the Wolverines, returning interceptions 86 yards against Fresno State and 42 yards against USC.
Last season, he snagged four interceptions and earned defensive MVP honors for the 2023 national championship game.