ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan football didn’t exactly light the field up against USC in Week 4 through the air, in part due to having a new starting quarterback in Alex Orji as well as the onus being on the ground game. But the Wolverines were also missing one important piece — tight end Colston Loveland.

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Quarterback Jack Tuttle is facing elbow issues and his status remains unclear. Tuttle was expected to compete for the starting position but has faced some "minor setbacks," as noted by offensive coordinator Kirk Moore. His practice performance will be closely monitored leading up to the game.