However, the news from the bowl victory that helped the Wolverines (8-5) finish their first season under Sherrone Moore with a three-game winning streak wasn’t all good. Starting quarterback Davis Warren suffered a knee injury during the third quarter against the Crimson Tide and did not return to the contest.
On Saturday, Warren revealed the extent of his knee injury: a torn ACL. Warren announced the news on his social media with a picture of himself in a leg brace.
Here’s the latest on Warren’s injury:
Davis Warren injury update
Warren was sacked in the third quarter against Alabama after he scrambled to the right but was dragged down hard near the Crimson Tide sideline. He stayed on the ground and was attended to by the Michigan medical team before leaving the field with assistance. He limped to the Michigan locker room.
Warren finished the day 9 of 12 passing for 73 yards and a touchdown. He was soon ruled out and seen on the ESPN broadcast in street clothes. While the team announced it was a right knee injury, he announced his torn ACL in his right knee on Saturday.
‘Celebrating a win and so proud of the way the boys finished this season! I unfortunately suffered a torn ACL in the bowl game,’ Warren wrote on his account (formerly Twitter) on Saturday.
‘Thanks to the Michigan faithful for all the support this season. Can’t wait to battle to be back on the field with my guys in AA and go blue!’
Warren, who announced on social media that he would return to Ann Arbor, Michigan, next season, started nine games for the Wolverines in 2024. He led Michigan to wins over rival Ohio State and Alabama. Warren finished his season with 1,199 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
Once Warren is recovered, the redshirt senior will be entrenched with former Fresno State transfer Mikey Keene, 2025’s No. 1 overall recruit Bryce Underwood and 2024 four-star recruit Jadyn Davis for a potential role next season.
The Wolverines will also feature a new offense with newly hired offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey taking over the reins.