Michigan TE Colston Loveland’s status for Saturday’s rivalry game against Ohio State is coming into question. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported an “increasing pessimism” about his chances of playing in The Game after suffering an injury against Northwestern.

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

Michigan football has played multiple games either without star junior tight end Colston Loveland or with him limited. So, with Ohio State up next, the Wolverines are hoping that Loveland will be a full go.

The Wolverines enter the annual rivalry showdown as nearly three-touchdown underdogs, setting the stage for what could be a lopsided affair at Ohio Stadium (Noon, FOX). Earlier this week, head coach Sherrone Moore left the door open for tight end Colston Loveland and cornerback Will Johnson to play.

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.