Michigan Football HC Kyle Whittingham Addresses Injury to Star RB.
Michigan · UTEP · MarshallThe blowout win was not without its casualties, however. Running back Jordan Marshall was banged up in the contest, despite logging his best stat line of the 2026 season.
The standout junior rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries, but left early with an injury. With Big Ten play looming, Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham addressed Marshall 's status during his Monday press conference.
Whittingham also shared what he knew about the Wolverines' other injured starters. According to Whittingham, Marshall hasn't been fully healthy for consecutive weeks, and it has shown in the star RB's early performance.
"I think that, you know, Jordan, first of all, he's been slowed by a nagging injury," Whittingham told reporters on Monday. "He's not quite at his — he's not at 100%.
KEY POINTS
- Michigan Football HC Kyle Whittingham Addresses Injury to Star RB.
- Following a win over UTEP, Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham spoke out on key injuries, including that of RB Jordan Marshall.
- After a slow start against UTEP at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines football team finally exerted its authority in the manner fans have been hoping to see this season, dropping 52 points on the Miners.
- However, after the UTEP game, Whittingham was hopeful that the RB would be "ready to roll" for Week 4.