Jordan Marshall injury update: Michigan RB leaves game in fourth quarter vs Northwestern

Michigan running back Jordan Marshall appeared to have injured his right arm or shoulder during the fourth quarter against Northwestern at Saturday. He was tackled by Wildcats linebacker Mac Uihlein and remained on the ground after the play.

Bryson Kuzdzal replaced Marshall after his injury, and the drive ended with QB Bryce Underwood throwing his second interception of the game. The injury comes at an awful time for the Wolverines, trailing the Wildcats 22-21 during the final period.

Marshall was shown on the FOX broadcast heavily favoring his shoulder. He also didn’t have his helmet with him as he looked on while on the sideline. Notably, trainers did not take him to the locker room immediately. At the time he left the game, he had 19 carries for 142 yards and two touchdowns.

Coming into the matchup, Marshall totaled 124 carries for 729 yards and eight touchdowns on the season. He is the Wolverines’ featured tailback after junior running back Justice Haynes underwent surgery on his injured foot earlier this month. His timeline for injury remains to be seen.

Haynes has over 850 yards of offense and 10 rushing touchdowns to his credit during the season. Now, it appears as though their second tailback isn’t going to be 100% after suffering the injury.

Apart from the injuries, the Wolverines would leave the trip to Wrigley Field triumphant. Michigan would go on to defeat the Northwestern 24-22 on a last-second field goal. The win improved Michigan to 8-2 on the season, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive.

QB Bryce Underwood finished the game completing 21 of 32 of his passing attempts for 280 yards and two interceptions. Despite the interceptions, the Wolverines would pull out the tough win in a unique environment.

Michigan’s offense finished the game with 496 total yards compared to 296 for Northwestern. The difference — five turnovers for the Wolverines offense. Despite this, Michigan was able to pull off the win from the foot of kicker Dominic Zvada. His Michigan teammates carries him off the field on their shoulders.

Looking ahead, Michigan has two games left on its schedule — Maryland and then The Game vs. Ohio State. While the Wolverines aren’t going to want to overlook the Terrapins, during Week 13. Still, fans know they’re eager to defeat their rival Buckeyes for the fifth consecutive time.