Michigan offensive line down two starters for Big Ten opener against Iowa

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Michigan offensive line down two starters for Big Ten opener against Iowa
Summary

Michigan's football team will face Iowa in their Big Ten opener without starting right tackle Andrew Sprague and versatile offensive lineman Manuel Biegel. Both players were listed as unavailable in the pregame availability report. Sprague was considered questionable prior to the game but will not play, while Biegel will also miss the matchup. The Wolverines will adjust their offensive line, shifting Blake Frazier to right tackle, with Evan Link at left tackle. Michigan enters the game ranked No. 18 with a 3-0 record, while No. 17 Iowa holds the same record.

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  • •Michigan plays Iowa at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.
  • •Andrew Sprague and Manuel Biegel are ruled out for the game.
  • •Blake Frazier and Evan Link will fill the vacant offensive line positions.
  • •Michigan is ranked No. 18 and Iowa No. 17, both 3-0.
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  • 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan football down two offensive linemen for Big Ten opener vs Iowa
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Michigan will be short-handed in the trenches on the offensive side of the ball based on the pregame availability report provided to the Big Ten.

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