The Michigan football program could have its starting quarterback under center for the final two games of the season.
According to a report from The Detroit News, Wilton Speight, who suffered three fractured vertebrae in the Wolverines’ win over Purdue, could return to the field for Michigan’s games against Wisconsin and Ohio State.
Speight’s father, Bobby, made the remarks.
“He’s got a good chance to play this year,” Bobby Speight said. “Wilton will take it week by week. First step was reaching 100 percent after his (two-week) test and in a week there will be another test. We’ll make decisions from there.
“You can’t say if he’s cleared he can get right back on the field. We’ll re-evaluate at that time. It’s killing him to not be out there and helping his team. It is mine and Wilton’s hope he can travel and dress for Maryland (Nov. 11) and maybe play or not, but we’re looking to Wisconsin (Nov. 18). We’re totally confident in the care Michigan provides, and that’s definitely a comfort for us living here in Richmond (Va.).”
Without Speight in the lineup, the Wolverines have gone 1-2.
Michigan currently sits at 5-2 on the season and is on a bye week. The Wolverines return to action at home on Saturday, Nov. 4 against Minnesota. They then head to Maryland the following weekend.
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