Michigan quarterback Wilton Speight reportedly broke his collarbone during the fourth quarter of Michigan's upset loss to Iowa on Saturday evening. It is uncertain when he will be able to return to action.
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Harbaugh Denies Speight Is Out For the Season
Monday, Nov. 14
"The report you're referring to that he's out for the season, I have not heard that from the doctors, so that's incorrect, said Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, per Angelique Chengelis of the Detroit News.
Harbaugh was talking about an earlier report from MGoBlog.com, which said Speight will be out for the remainder of the season with a broken collarbone, although he could potentially return for the team's bowl game. Mark Snyder of the Detroit Free Press later confirmed the report.
Latest on Speight's Playing Status
Monday, Nov. 14
"It's going to depend on how he feels," Harbaugh said. "Could be a [game-time decision]. We will know based on what the doctors say and how Wilton's feeling."
Harbaugh wouldn't go into specifics on the injury, but Snyder reported that Speight had suffered a left shoulder injury. However, the coach did confirm that backup quarterback John O'Korn and Shane Morris would get the majority of practice reps.
Speight's Injury Puts Michigan's Playoff Hopes in Doubt
Speight has thrown for 2,156 yards, 15 touchdowns and four interceptions, completing 62.3 percent of his passes. The junior has provided stability at the position as the Wolverines remain in the mix for a Big Ten title and a berth in the College Football Playoff.
O'Korn does have experience, as he was Houston's starting quarterback in 2013 and half of 2014 before transferring to Michigan. In his college career, the senior has thrown for 4,182 yards, 36 touchdowns and 18 interceptions.
Still, he may be asked to step into the starting role against a good Indiana team and then possibly against Ohio State—with a berth in the conference title game on the line—if Speight is indeed out for the rest of the regular season. O'Korn won't have any room for error, in other words.
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