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Michigan Football: Social media reacts to Rod Moore's injury update

Originally posted on Michigan Wolverines on SI
By Chris Breiler | Last updated May 13, 2025 4:43 PM ET

When veteran safety Rod Moore went down with an injury prior to the 2024 season, fans knew that it was a massive loss. Moore has been responsible for some of the biggest plays for the Wolverines during his time in Ann Arbor, including the interception that sealed the win for Michigan over Ohio State in 2023 - a win that helped propel the Wolverines to a national championship.

A year after tearing his ACL during spring ball in 2024, Moore's road to recovery is taking longer than fans had hoped. Although the primary concern is making sure that Moore is taking care of his health, there's also a growing concern that he may miss significant time in 2025 as well.

On Tuesday, Moore shared a video to his Instagram account that showed him running.

#Michigan DB Rod Moore posts on IG his first time running on ground in 14 months.

Great to see. pic.twitter.com/mvgOczQe3q
— Brice Marich (@BriceMarich) May 13, 2025

While it's great to see him making progress, Moore indicated that it was the first time he had run on the ground in 14 months. With that being the case, it's hard to see how you can go from that to playing at full-speed on fall Saturday's in just three short months over the summer.

Based on the fan reaction to the video, it's clear that the concern is held by many.

There’s no way he plays this season that sucks….
— coach Dave (@bigku82) May 13, 2025

Good to see. Clearly not playing in 2025 though
— B〽️ (@bmitchem33) May 13, 2025

This seems like a super long recovery for an ACL tear, anybody know why? Did he have complications with recovery?
— Breezy (@breeezybets) May 13, 2025

I want him back this season. But if he isn’t ready to contribute, I hope he can get a medical year.

Full strength Rod Moore was huge for the team.
— Robert J. Dindoffer (@DindofferJ) May 13, 2025

Coaches have just been gaslighting us about this whole thing.
— Thelonious Funk (@theonemanzone) May 13, 2025

Good to see but not likely to play this year. https://t.co/PL33zpew3x
— Keith Hartwig (@txkahart) May 13, 2025

Rod Moore not healthy enough to start the season..damnit man!!!

(Glad he’s running again though and would love to see him back on the field at some point this season) https://t.co/aYrIGRPU3h pic.twitter.com/95JJc4M08l
— Gage (@MGoBlue_Gage) May 13, 2025

Uuuhhhhh.... so he's not playing this year then? How is he just now running for the first time almost a year after the injury? https://t.co/Ckr8sQ6JGO
— Michigan Rocket (@TOL_Michigan) May 13, 2025

This article first appeared on Michigan Wolverines on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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