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Michigan lists Manuel Beigel as doubtful on its initial Wednesday availability report for the 2026 Iowa game. The offensive lineman has played 96 snaps this season as the RHINO sixth blocker, so his status affects an established package role. The report does not identify a replacement or confirm that he will miss the game.
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Michigan cornerback Zeke Berry is questionable on the initial 2026 Iowa report despite Jay Hill saying Wednesday that Berry practiced Tuesday and was expected back. He missed UTEP with a nagging issue while Shamari Earls gained work. The coach's optimism does not replace the formal questionable designation or establish unrestricted availability.
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Michigan right tackle Andrew Sprague is questionable for Iowa in the initial 2026 report after an issue arose in the final 24 hours before UTEP. Kyle Whittingham said the absence could last from this week to several weeks. Blake Frazier and Evan Link provide experienced tackle alternatives, but no return date or new starter is confirmed.
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Michigan starting edge Dominic Nichols is questionable on the initial 2026 Iowa report, with no specified diagnosis or timeline. He has two sacks and a team-leading 11 pressures; reserve edges have 10 pressures and 5.5 sacks. Those depth figures describe existing production, not confirmation Nichols is out or a promised replacement workload.
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Michigan's initial 2026 Iowa report lists Andrew Babalola, Braydon Alford, Micah Ka'apana, Jonathan Brown, Julius Holly and Ace Hamilton out, while reserve receiver Logan Forbes is questionable. The article identifies Babalola as the only player in the out group believed to have been competing for playing time; it provides no new return dates.