Jake Rudock Injury: Updates on Michigan QB's Head, Neck and Return

Michigan Wolverines quarterback Jake Rudock departed a Oct. 31 game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers to have his head, neck and back examined and did not return, but should not miss further game time.

Continue for updates. 

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Latest on Rudock's Playing Status for Week 10

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Michigan offensive coordinator said Tim Drevno said Rudock is "absolutely" expected to play against Rutgers, per Dan Murphy of ESPN. "He looked good to me," Drevno said.

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Rudock Has Been Inconsistent After Transfer to Michigan 

Rudock was starting to come along as Michigan climbed up the Associated Press Top 25. After a nightmare start against Utah in which he threw three interceptions, he helped lead the No. 17 Wolverines to five straight victories before losing to Michigan State.

After transferring from Iowa, where he was a two-year starter, the senior Rudock beat out junior Shane Morris for the starting job.

While he has improved, Rudock has been conservative, almost hesitant to go for a big play, while being inconsistent. ESPN college football analyst Chris Spielman spoke with the Detroit News' Angelique S. Chengelis about Rudock's play.

"To me he's one of those guys, when he's hot and going, he's really, really good," he said. "But he can make a few bad decisions here and there and can be erratic. If he's got it going, he can be really good. Jake is a good fit for Michigan."

While Morris may have seemed to be the next man up, having battled Rudock in the preseason for the job, he hasn't attempted a pass all season. Speight, a sophomore, is the only other Michigan player to attempt a pass this season.

Stats courtesy of Sports-Reference.com.

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