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Latest Update on Michigan OL Zak Zinter's Gruesome Leg Injury

Get the latest on the leg injury the Wolverines' offensive lineman suffered during Saturday's win over Ohio State.

Luke Easterling

Latest Update on Michigan OL Zak Zinter's Gruesome Leg Injury
Latest Update on Michigan OL Zak Zinter's Gruesome Leg Injury /

It was a big day for Michigan with their dramatic win over rival Ohio State, but it came at a cost, as the Wolverines lost offensive lineman Zak Zinter to a scary leg injury.

Zinter had to be carted off the field, and the reaction from his teammates and the crowd at Michigan Stadium made it clear how much he means to the team. The Wolverines were still able to hold on for the huge win after his departure, no doubt wanting to make sure they secured the victory for him.

After the game, Zinter's mother shared the following update regarding her son's injury on social media:

Zinter himself provided an update following his surgery Saturday, with head coach Jim Harbaugh in the hospital for a visit:

Zinter is one of the best blockers in all of college football, and also one of the top interior offensive line prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft class. Here's hoping he has a full and swift recovery as he looks ahead to the next chapter of his football journey.

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Luke Easterling
LUKE EASTERLING

Luke Easterling (he/him) has been covering college football and the NFL for more than two decades, with a particular focus on the nexus of both, the NFL Draft. Writing for some of the largest and most recognizable brands in sports media, Luke's experience and expertise in evaluating potential NFL prospects and evaluating team needs/fits has earned the appreciation of his readers, and the respect of his peers. Luke cut his sports journalism teeth at The Tampa Tribune before spending two years at Bleacher Report as a featured columnist covering the NFL Draft and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Luke then spent nearly seven years at USA TODAY Sports Media Group as editor of Draft Wire and Bucs Wire, building both into authoritative destination sites for their respective audiences. Now at The Arena Group, Luke covers the NFL and college football for Athlon Sports, and runs Sports Illustrated's FanNation site for the NFL Draft. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Luke has been a featured guest on ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, SiriusXM and more.  Based in Tampa, Florida (the true home of the Cuban sandwich), Luke plays the drums, loves 2000s pop-punk, watches way too many British murder mystery shows, and channels the energy of his deep-south Grammy and his full-Italian Nana in the kitchen. Twitter: @lukeeasterling Email: luke.easterling@si.com

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