Michigan lists Andrew Babalola as out for Western Michigan season opener

Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham confirmed on Monday, Aug. 31, that offensive tackle Andrew Babalola will miss the upcoming season opener against Western Michigan. The team hosts Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Babalola, who missed the entire 2025 campaign with a torn ACL, recently suffered a minor injury during fall camp. While other players face minor health setbacks, Whittingham reported that John Henry Daley is fully cleared to play. The team implemented specific injury prevention measures throughout the offseason, including restricted contact during practice for quarterback Bryce Underwood. Michigan enters the matchup aiming to maintain health after completing a camp season marked by limited full-contact tackling drills.

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