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Michigan offensive lineman Ace Hamilton to miss 2026 season with injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Michigan offensive lineman Ace Hamilton to miss 2026 season with injury

Summary

Michigan Wolverines' head coach Kyle Whittingham announced today that freshman offensive lineman Ace Hamilton will miss the entire 2026 football season due to a season-ending lower leg injury sustained during fall camp. Hamilton, a highly regarded recruit from Washington, D.C., was praised for his early impact on the team. His absence will require Michigan to adjust their depth chart ahead of the season opener against Western Michigan on September 5. Despite the setback, Hamilton will have the opportunity to redshirt this year while he recovers.

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•Ace Hamilton suffered a lower leg injury during fall camp.
•He was a three-star recruit, previously committed to Virginia Tech.
•Hamilton's absence opens opportunities for other young offensive linemen.
•Michigan must adjust the depth chart before their September 5 opener.
•Hamilton's injury allows for a potential redshirt season.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan Football freshman OL suffers season-ending injury in fall camp

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Unfortunate news, as Michigan Football head coach Kyle Whittingham announced a freshman OL has suffered an injury and will miss the entire 2026 season:
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