Barham’s targeting ejection against New Mexico costs him the first half of Michigan’s looming Oklahoma matchup, with an appeal to Big Ten likely underway. Michigan’s linebacking corps showed surprising depth behind Barham and Hausmann, as Ernest Hausmann, Jimmy, and Cole Sullivan stepped up and flashed starters’ potential. Fantasy-focused observers should watch how the rotation evolves, as Barham’s absence could push more snaps to the trio and reshape the defensive backend in a pivotal non-conference test.