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ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- It's what needed to happen if Michigan hoped to compete for a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game and a College Football Playoff spot.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 18

Coach Moore explains with Michigan football starts didn't play against Washington, Evan Link update

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan got a big win over Washington on Saturday in the Big House. The Wolverines were a small favorite to win the game, but Michigan handled business with a 24-7 win.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 9

Michigan football DB leads all college football corners in this key stat

The Michigan football secondary is a unit that has been a bit banged up in the early part of the season, but now with its leader, safety Rod Moore, back in the fold and healthy, Michigan's back end could be in a position to be playing their best football in the games ahead.

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Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / October 1

Michigan safety Rod Moore describes 'emotional' return to football after injury

Michigan senior safety and captain Rod Moore returned to game action for the first time since the Wolverines' national championship victory in January of 2024 after suffering a torn ACL in March of 2024.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 30

Michigan players who could see their playing time change as the season goes along

Two Michigan players who should see more playing time as the season continues The first, and obvious, answer to this is safety Rod Moore. After tearing his ACL in Spring practice in 2024, he missed nearly 18 months before making his return to game action this past weekend at Nebraska.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 19

Will Michigan safety Rod Moore play Saturday at Nebraska?

Michigan football senior safety and captain Rod Moore hasn't played in a live action football game against another opponent since January of 2024, when the Wolverines beat Washington to win the 2023 national championship in Houston, TX.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Michigan's Rod Moore Sends Uplifting Message Ahead of Saturday Game at Nebraska

The Michigan Wolverines are hoping for their fifth straight series win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers this weekend in Lincoln, with acting head coach Biff Poggi once again donning a headset looking for his second win at the helm of Michigan's ship.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Michigan Wolverines get fantastic news as best player finally ready to return to play this week against Nebraska

The Michigan Wolverines have been eagerly awaiting the return of one of their best playmakers for years. After an injury over the offseason in 2024 knocked him out for the entire season, he has slowly been working his way back to returning to the lineup but has yet to make his 2025 debut for the Wolverines.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 8

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore gives a comprehensive injury update

After a rough showing against the Oklahoma Sooners, which was furthered by injuries before and during the game, Sherrone Moore has given some positive updates regarding the team's health.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 7

Michigan football’s Sherrone Moore gives cloudy update on upcoming suspension

The Michigan football team fell on the road against Oklahoma on Saturday night, and now the Wolverines will be without head coach Sherrone Moore for the next two games.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 6

Michigan football will be without star safety vs. Oklahoma

The Michigan football program is looking to defeat Oklahoma on the road on Saturday night. It projects to be a competitive affair, but the Wolverines received a difficult injury update before the game.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 5

Report: Michigan football receives disappointing injury news on star safety ahead of clash with Oklahoma

Michigan football has been without star safety Rod Moore since the national championship game when the Wolverines defeated Washington 34-13 on Jan. 8, 2024.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 1

Sherrone Moore updates the health of a few Michigan players ahead of Oklahoma

Michigan got the 2025 season started with a win on Saturday night against New Mexico, but the challenge vastly ramps up this weekend. The Wolverines will head to Norman for a top-25 matchup with the Oklahoma Sooners.

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Michigan football captain Rod Moore provides ‘100%’ injury update

The Michigan football team announced team captains on Thursday, and for the second year in a row, defensive back Rod Moore is one of them. Unfortunately, Moore had to miss his first season as team captain because of a torn ACL.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 21

2-Time Michigan Captain Rod Moore Makes Emotional Admission on Upcoming Return

The Michigan Wolverines are scheduled to kick off their 2025-26 season on Saturday, Aug. 30 in a game that will be broadcast on Peacock live from the Big House in Ann Arbor.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 19

Michigan veteran nominated for Comeback Player of the Year

Safety Rod Moore hasn't seen the field since the national title game against Washington during the 2023 football season. After sustaining a season-ending knee injury last spring, the veteran has been on the road to recovery.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 25

Michigan Football: Sherrone Moore talks secondary battles, players stepping up

When the 2024 football season approached, many believed Michigan was going to have a top-five defense out of the gate. But after losing Mike Sainristil and Josh Wallace from the 2023 National Championship team, there was some obvious regression at cornerback.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Michigan DB Rod Moore Hints at Personal Change Ahead of Senior Season

The Michigan Wolverines are scheduled to open the 2025 season at the Big House in Ann Arbor against the New Mexico Lobos, a game that appears to favor the Wolverines but could be tougher than expected for a young team under a second-year head coach in Sherrone Moore.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 21

Michigan edge Derrick Moore has direct response on facing MSU in 2025: 'Belt to their behind'

There is no denying Michigan has held the upper hand in the rivalry against Michigan State. The Wolverines have won the last three meetings and the last five of seven contests between the two in-state rivals.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 19

Michigan Wolverines closing in on truly elite recruiting class following four star flip for Sherrone Moore and his defense

The Michigan Wolverines and Sherrone Moore continue to trend towards building an elite recruiting class. Thanks to another four star recruiting flip this week that makes four new commits in the month of July, and Michigan finds themselves firmly in the mix to land several more top talents.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 3

Sherrone Moore and Michigan Wolverines predicted to steal elite recruit away from SEC powerhouses solidifying Top 10 2026 class

Sherrone Moore and his Michigan Wolverines already put together a wild month of June winning a grand total of 11 recruiting commitments from top talents all around the country.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Michigan Football Star Sends 3-Word Warning to College Football World

The Michigan wolverines finished with an 8-5 record last season, a far cry from their 15-0 season the previous year. Michigan faced a boatload of injuries in coach Sherrone Moore's first season, including one that derailed the team early to safety Rod Moore.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 23

Rod Moore makes decision between Michigan football return, NFL Draft

The Michigan football team got some big news on Thursday as captain Rod Moore will return to the Wolverines in 2025 instead of going pro. The star safety missed the entire 2024 season due to an injury during the offseason, but he will get one more ride with Michigan after all.

Michigan Wolverines News / College Football Dawgs / April 25, 2024

Portal Deals Another Big Hit to Michigan Wolverine's Secondary

Sherrone Moore’s era at Michigan is off to a rollercoaster start, after a crazy four-month. These first four months were filled with ups and downs from coaching changes to recruiting to arrests for OWI( operating a vehicle while intoxicated) and now this week is no different.

Michigan Wolverines News / Blue By Ninety / March 26, 2024

What’s next for Michigan football secondary after Rod Moore injury?

Every coach talks about getting through spring practices without injuries and the season-ending injury suffered by Michigan football safety Rod Moore on Sunday is why.

Raiders NFL Draft Prospect: S Rod Moore, Michigan

The Las Vegas Raiders are now in the offseason, looking for ways to improve their team to return to the postseason in 2024. One way they will do that is by evaluating talent at all positions in the 2024 NFL Draft.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 4, 2024

Potential LSU offensive and defensive coordinator candidates

LSU head coach Brian Kelly is entering a pivotal third offseason in Baton Rouge. Not only must he replace 2023 Heisman winner Jayden Daniels and talented wide receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas, but Kelly must also hire two coordinators to lead the Tigers in 2024.

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