Hinton, Michigan’s best offensive lineman, has sat out the last two games due to injury. He traveled with the Wolverines to Illinois last weekend, suited up in uniform but didn’t play the 21-7 loss. More: Even in down year, ‘everything on the line’ for Michigan in state championship

Michigan's star cornerback, Will Johnson, exited Saturday's game against Illinois with an apparent lower-leg injury. Johnson, who is projected to be a top-five