Early on Friday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel revealed that Michigan football cornerback Will Johnson — who hasn’t suited up for the Wolverines since mid-October — isn’t likely to play at Ohio State on Saturday. Though there had been optimism that fellow junior, tight end Colston Loveland would be able to play, those happy thoughts are starting to wane.

Ohio State will enter the matchup against Michigan as nearly a three-touchdown favorite and things aren't getting easier for the Wolverines. There is already major doubt Will Johnson suits up and plays for Michigan on Saturday and it's likely he's played his last game in Ann Arbor.

Michigan could be without its best offensive weapon vs. Ohio State as there’s “increasing pessimism” about tight end Colston Loveland’s status, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Taking to social media to share his sourced reporting on the premier tight end talent, ESPN Senior Writer Pete Thamel noted that there is growing pessimism that Loveland will turn

Colston Loveland suffered an injury against Northwestern, and his status against Ohio State is coming into question, according to ESPN.

Michigan’s chances of upsetting Ohio State in "The Game" at "The Horseshoe" in Columbus took another hit Friday.