MADISON, Wis. — Michigan football's star receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones is in uniform and warmed up for Saturday's game at No. 14 Wisconsin.
Peoples-Jones has yet to play this season, due to an undisclosed lower body injury. He sat out Michigan's first two games against Middle Tennessee State and Army. Peoples-Jones was spotted with a walking boot prior to the MTSU game and was not wearing the boot the next week.
Fox sideline reporter Jenny Taft reported pregame Peoples-Jones "will be limited" in his play Saturday.
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Peoples-Jones' return would be significant news for Michigan's offense and special teams. Peoples-Jones led the team in receptions and receiving touchdowns last fall, and was a favorite target of quarterback Shea Patterson. He was also the team's starting punt returner; thus far, the Wolverines have struggled to return punts without Peoples-Jones, with two muffed punts and one lost fumble.
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As reported earlier this week, Michigan will have left tackle Jon Runyan Jr. back against the Badgers. Runyan missed the first two games with an undisclosed injury, dressing for both games in case of emergency. Runyan, who earned first team All-Big Ten honors in 2018, is a powerful run blocker and a reliable pass protector.
Meanwhile, backup running back Tru Wilson did not make the trip. Wilson suffered an injury in the season opener and did not play against Army. Defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour went through warmups and appears likely to play.
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