Will Daxton Hill (30) be able to play in the Orange Bowl? Harbaugh was not willing to divulge too much information on the star's status for the game. Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh plays coy when asked about Daxton Hill's status for Orange Bowl

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 12/30/21

Michigan has faced questions about the status of starting nickelback Daxton Hill ahead of the Wolverines’ College Football Playoff game against Georgia on Friday. Jim Harbaugh was asked about Hill during a media conference call and in an interview with ESPN’s Marty Smith on Thursday. His response to Smith was humorous because of the way he played coy.

Harbaugh gave every answer without giving an actual answer to Smith regarding Hill’s status.

Jim Harbaugh calls Daxton Hill a “game-time decision.” pic.twitter.com/vBrWwSJqCY

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“Questionable. Not ruled out. A game-time decision,” Harbaugh said of Hill.

Harbaugh was asked whether Hill was even in Miami for the Orange Bowl game.

“He might be,” the Michigan coach responded.

The nature of Hill’s absence has not been revealed. The defensive back’s brother, NFL running back Justice Hill, was placed on the COVID list by the Baltimore Ravens. That led to some speculation about whether Daxton was similarly placed into COVID protocol. But the Wolverines have not clarified the matter.

Michigan is set to face Georgia at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday. The winner of their contest meets the victor of Alabama-Cincinnati in the championship game.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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