The Wolverines will be without starting TE Marlin Klein while RB Justice Haynes and DT Trey Pierce both appear to be gametime decisions.

Michigan Football still hasn't made a decision about running back Justice Haynes for their upcoming game against Washington.

A critical game looms for Michigan football and its season on Saturday, a showdown with 5-1 Washington that could help make or break 2025. Can the Wolverines rebound from an ugly loss to USC? Part of that answer may reside with Justice Haynes and his availability.

As Justice Haynes is off to a hot start with Michigan, here's a look back at why the former Alabama running back transferred to the Wolverines.

Michigan Football RB Justice Haynes went to the locker room right before halftime at USC with an apparent upper-body injury:

It doesn’t sound like the injury he suffered in Saturday’s loss to USC was anything serious. Head coach Sherrone Moore seemed to downplay it as such after the game, telling reporters that Haynes “probably could have” played in the second half of their 31-13 loss.

Michigan newcomer Justice Haynes has set a team record by rushing for over 100 yards in five consecutive games. Haynes ranks among the top players in the country for rushing yards per game, yards per carry, and total yards. Running backs coach Tony Alford admitted that Haynes' speed has been a pleasant surprise, exceeding initial expectations.

Justice Haynes, Michigan’s powerful junior running back, is turning heads in NFL Draft circles as the 2026 draft approaches.