The struggling Wolverines have ruled out All-American cornerback Will Johnson and starting receiver Semaj Morgan for Saturday’s matchup with Northwestern (3:30 p.m., FS1), according to the school’s pregame player availability report submitted to the Big Ten.

Michigan football has its best chance to become bowl-eligible and its final chance to wow the hometown fans as the Wolverines host Northwestern for the Week 13 contest that will serve as the final home game of the season.

Michigan's pursuit of five-star Belleville (Mich.) quarterback Bryce Underwood was an undertaking that included the Wolverines' coaching staff, financial backers and, as it turns out, famous alumni.

After a long chase, Sherrone Moore and the Michigan Wolverines have landed Belleville's Bryce Underwood, the nation's No. 1 recruit.