Michigan Football Helmet Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

The Michigan Wolverines will be trying to defend their College Football Playoff title next season, but it sounds like they could be without one of their top returning players as a result of a brutal practice injury.

According to a report from Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports, Michigan Wolverines star safety Rod Moore suffered a torn ACL during practice on Sunday, putting his status for the upcoming 2024 season very much in doubt.

“Some unfortunate injury news: Michigan standout safety Rod Moore suffered a torn ACL during the Wolverines’ practice yesterday, sources tell @247Sports. Moore, a starter for Michigan each of the last three years, was an All-Big Ten selection last season,” Zenitz said in a post on X, the social media website that was formerly known as Twitter.

Moore has been a three-year starter for the Michigan Wolverines and was a key returning starter on the defensive side of the ball.

Playing in 12 games last season, Moore finished the season with 38 total tackles as well as a pair of interceptions, including the game-sealing interception at the end of Michigan’s win over the Ohio State Buckeyes to close out the regular season.

It’s certainly a horrible loss for the Wolverines as they prepare for the upcoming season.

[Matt Zenitz]