In a thrilling matchup between Michigan and Ohio State, tragedy struck as Zak Zinter, the highly touted offensive lineman for Michigan, suffered a devastating leg injury in the third quarter. Zinter, who was carted off the field, received an outpouring of support from both teams and the crowd at Michigan Stadium.

The injury occurred when an Ohio State player was blocked into Zinter while he was engaged in a block. Immediately, Zinter went down, and the medical staff rushed to his aid. The crowd erupted into chants of "let's go Zak" as Zinter was attended to on the field. The full extent of the injury is yet to be determined, but he was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Despite the setback, the Michigan team rallied around their fallen teammate. A testament to their unity, the entire team took the field to see Zinter off as he was being carted away, with quarterback J.J. McCarthy embracing Zinter's parents. Moments later, running back Blake Corum scored a touchdown on the next play, dedicating his celebration to Zinter by displaying the numbers "6-5," a nod to his teammate.

Even the opposing team showed support in this unfortunate situation. Ohio State coach Ryan Day went up the tunnel to speak to and console Zinter's parents, displaying the sportsmanship and compassion that embodies the spirit of college football.

Following the game, interim coach Sherrone Moore provided a brief update on Zinter's condition, stating that he had received "positive news" after speaking to Zinter's mother. While there was no indication of his return for future games, Moore expressed optimism about Zinter's recovery.

The injury comes at a critical time for Zinter, who was regarded as one of the top offensive linemen in the country. Prior to his injury, he was projected as a potential fringe first-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft. However, the extent of his injury will likely impact his draft stock. Teams will closely monitor his recovery and evaluate the risk associated with selecting him early in the draft.

As the Michigan football community rallies around Zak Zinter, the focus now shifts to his recovery. His teammates and fans alike will continue to support him as he works towards returning to the field.