ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Injured Michigan quarterback Chad Henne
will not play against Notre Dame.
Wolverines coach Lloyd Carr did not provide a timetable for
Henne's return, listing him Monday as week-to-week. The senior was
knocked out of the second half of Saturday's 39-7 loss to Oregon.
Freshman Ryan Mallett will start against the Fighting Irish on
Saturday at home in a matchup of storied teams with 0-2 records.
"This test will be different than any he's had," Carr said.
"But I can guarantee you that he's not intimidated."
Carr declined to confirm Saturday's ABC-TV report that Michigan
trainer Paul Schmidt said Henne had a lower-leg injury.
The Detroit Free Press, citing people with knowledge of Henne's injury, reported Tuesday that the quarterback will be out at least two to three weeks.
The senior struggled in his first 1½ games as the Wolverines
opened with two losses at home for the first time since 1959.
Henne was 12-of-23 for 172 yards with a touchdown and an
interception, a pass that sailed into double coverage on the
opening drive against Oregon. In the opener, he was 19-of-37 for
233 yards with a score and an interception in Appalachian State
territory.
Henne connected with Adrian Arrington late in the first quarter
against Oregon, giving Michigan a 7-3 lead and tying a school
record. It was the senior quarterback's 72nd touchdown pass, tying
John Navarre.
Mallett started the second half and threw an interception midway
through the third quarter. He finished with six completions in 17
attempts for 49 yards.
The freshman from Texarkana, Texas enrolled at Michigan in
January and participated in spring practice.
"That helps a lot," offensive tackle Jake Long said. "It's
kind of like he's a redshirt freshman."
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.