ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan football didn’t exactly light the field up against USC in Week 4 through the air, in part due to having a new starting quarterback in Alex Orji as well as the onus being on the ground game. But the Wolverines were also missing one important piece — tight end Colston Loveland.

Michigan may be getting some help in its lackluster passing attack this week, with star tight end Colston Loveland inching closer to a return. While Loveland was ruled out for the Wolverines’ 27-24 upset win over Southern Cal,

Colston Loveland could have played in Michigan’s game against USC on Saturday, but the team preferred to be cautious with its star tight end instead, head coach Sherrone Moore said. Now, the Wolverines’ top pass catcher could return to action as soon as this weekend against Minnesota,