{
  "id": 9088773,
  "title": "Kyle Whittingham offers updates on Andrew Sprague, Jordan Marshall",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/kyle-whittingham-offers-updates-on-andrew-sprague-jordan-marshall",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T05:11:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kyle-whittingham-offers-updates-andrew-051151375.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham has been tight-lipped about the health concern surrounding right tackle Andrew Sprague, which emerged approximately 24 hours before their game against UTEP on September 19. This unexpected situation left Whittingham and his team perplexed, with the exact timeline of Sprague's return remaining uncertain. The issue came to light when offensive line coach Jim Harding informed Whittingham, prompting Whittingham's stunned reaction, \"What? Why? What happened between a half-hour ago and now?\" The primary worry for Whittingham is Sprague's well-being and his timely return, as he plays a crucial role in the team's strategy. The coach expressed optimism about Sprague's recovery, stating that they are working diligently to diagnose and treat the issue appropriately. However, the estimated recovery period ranges from a week to several weeks, depending on the final diagnosis. Meanwhile, Michigan running back Jordan Marshall has been grappling with a persistent lower-body injury since Week 2, during their game against Oklahoma. Despite this ongoing challenge, Whittingham confirmed Marshall's availability for the upcoming Big Ten opener against Iowa on September 26 at Michigan Stadium. The coach noted that Marshall had shown significant improvement since their last game, attributing the progress to his better performance during the UTEP match. Whittingham emphasized that his focus remains on Sprague's health, highlighting the significance of his role in the team's efforts, and expressing hope for his return as soon as possible.",
  "summary": "Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham offered health updates on offensive lineman Andrew Sprague and running back Jordan Marshall on Monday night.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Kyle Whittingham gives latest on key Michigan injuries before Iowa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/kyle-whittingham-gives-latest-on-key-michigan-injuries-before-iowa",
        "published": "2026-09-21T15:42:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}