Carter Meadows, Michigan’s five-star freshman edge and 2026 top recruit, was ruled out Saturday against Oklahoma after practicing earlier in the week and drawing hope he could play.
Hogan Hansen will also miss a second straight game, leaving Michigan without another expected tight end rotation piece for its Week 2 matchup in Ann Arbor.
Andrew Babalola was listed as expected to dress but was not in uniform during warmups, extending uncertainty around the five-star offensive tackle’s return from an ACL tear and a later camp setback.
The absences keep Michigan shorthanded again as it faces Oklahoma, with Meadows’ status especially notable after he arrived this summer ranked No. 1 in Washington and No. 4 nationally at edge.
With two five-star recruits sidelined today against Oklahoma, can Michigan's unproven depth pieces step up to secure a massive Week 2 victory?
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