Entering the 2025 season, Michigan was confident it had one of the best one-two punches at running back after the Wolverines landed Alabama transfer Justice Hay

Michigan Wolverines footballjunior running back Justice Haynes had a big game in the team’s 31-20 win over Michigan State, rushing 26 times for 152 yards and 2 touchdowns. However, Haynes came up gimpy in the second half after a fumble.

Justice Haynes is still not confirmed as playing Saturday against Michigan State as he attempts to return from injury. Last week, coach Sherone Moore said Haynes had been "close" to playing against Washington before being held out. MLive's Ryan Zuke broke the situation down like this:

After combining for 276 yards vs. MSU, Michigan RBs Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall drew comparisons to the 2021 Haskins-Corum tandem.

Michigan relied on 276 yards rushing, the bulk coming from Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall, to help lead the Wolverines to victory.

It was a successful week for Michigan on the gridiron. For the fourth year in a row, the Wolverines took down their bitter rivals, Michigan State. This time, by

Justice Haynes goes in untouched, scoring the touchdown to put Michigan up 17-7 in a rivalry game against Michigan State.