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Michigan football sits three key players against Western Michigan

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 11:09 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Michigan football sits three key players against Western Michigan
Summary

Michigan football begins its season Saturday, Sept. 5, against Western Michigan at Michigan Stadium without three expected contributors. The Wolverines will play without five-star recruits Andrew Babalola and Carter Meadows, alongside junior tight end Hogan Hansen. A program spokesman confirmed the absences to the Detroit Free Press, noting that the three players are the only individuals from the projected two-deep depth chart not suited up for the matchup. Babalola, an offensive tackle who missed the 2025 season with a torn ACL, remains sidelined after sustaining a minor injury during training camp. Meadows, a highly touted edge rusher, is also unavailable for the opener. Meanwhile, Hansen is missing the contest for undisclosed reasons. The program has not indicated a timeline for the return of any of the three athletes.

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  • •Andrew Babalola, Carter Meadows, and Hogan Hansen are unavailable for the season opener.
  • •Babalola missed all of the 2025 season following an ACL injury.
  • •Meadows is a five-star edge rusher who enrolled this summer.
  • •Hansen is sidelined for undisclosed reasons after appearing in four games last season.
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  • 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan football without 2025, 2026 top recruits vs Western Michigan
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Michigan football will be down two five-star recruits from the past two cycles in the 2026 season opener against Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 5.

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