Michigan Hit With Major Injury News as Sherrone Moore Returns to Place He Once Called Home

Michigan’s injury woes continue to haunt them. As they prepare for a massive Week 2 game at Oklahoma, a potential playoff-defining moment, the status of their star safety remains a major concern. Despite a comfortable 34-17 victory over New Mexico in the season opener, fans were hoping for a healthier team. But just when Sherrone Moore thought they were making an impact, the injury list kept growing. With the defense already shorthanded and the Sooners ready to challenge them, this matchup in Norman feels even more daunting.

The biggest question mark surrounding Michigan this week has been the availability of safety Rod Moore. After tearing his ACL in the national championship game against Washington, the veteran has been out for the entire 2024 season, and his return has been highly anticipated. Head coach Sherrone Moore initially listed him as questionable, raising hopes he might play.

But according to On3’s Pete Nakos, that won’t happen. As he hits X with the injury update: “Michigan is expected to be without safety Rod Moore on Saturday against Oklahoma, sources tell @On3sports.” With Moore expected to be ruled out, he’ll remain sidelined for at least another week. While disappointing for fans, it’s understandable the Wolverines wouldn’t rush him back in a high-stakes game while his recovery is ongoing. If he were to play Saturday in Norman, it would be his first game since Michigan’s 34-13 national championship victory over Washington on January 8, 2024.

Michigan is expected to be without safety Rod Moore on Saturday against Oklahoma, sources tell @On3sports.

Sherrone Moore put Moore’s status as questionable earlier this week. The All-Big Ten safety missed the entire 2024 season with an ACL injury. https://t.co/r6zJfrvRwy pic.twitter.com/XbToE5cXd1

— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) September 6, 2025

Even if the news isn’t great, Michigan’s careful strategy is understandable. Putting Moore right into a tough game against Oklahoma could backfire. The Central Michigan game next week offers a better chance to ease him back in. For now, the Wolverines need to figure out how to contain Oklahoma’s offense without their star safety in the secondary.

Michigan will also be missing linebacker Jaishawn Barham for the first half, due to a targeting penalty against New Mexico. His absence, along with Moore’s ongoing recovery, means the defense will have to step up in a hostile environment.

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