Michigan could be without its best offensive weapon vs. Ohio State as there’s “increasing pessimism” about tight end Colston Loveland’s status, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Ann Arbor — It is unclear whether Michigan tight end Colston Loveland, who leads the team in receiving, and All-American cornerback Will Johnson will be available for the regular-season finale at Ohio State.

Yeah. I just go by what the doctors say,” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said on Will Johnson injury status and Colston Loveland ahead of Ohio State.

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland and cornerback Will Johnson are officially out against Ohio State, depriving the Wolverines of two of their top players for The Game.

However, according to a report from from Jason Avant on Michigan Sports Network, Loveland did not come back out of the tunnel for the second half and is not expected to return in this game for the Wolverines.

Michigan football will have to beat its arch rival without two of its best players. The struggling Wolverines will be shorthanded on both sides of the ball, ruling out star tight end Colston Loveland and All-American cornerback Will Johnson for Saturday’s game at No.

Michigan pulled off the biggest underdog victory in history of 'The Game' with a 13-10 win over Ohio State despite entering as 19.5-point underdogs:

Michigan will be without Colston Loveland and Will Johnson, two of its best players, today against Ohio State.

This time last week, the hope was that Michigan football would be coming into the Ohio State game close to full strength — minus safety Rod Moore, of course — with some optimism that star cornerback Will Johnson could return.