Dax Hill's status uncertain for Orange Bowl; safety did not make trip with Wolverines

Whether Michigan starting safety Dax Hill will play in the Orange Bowl national semifinal final on Friday night against Georgia remains unclear.

The Wolverines (12-1) currently are in south Florida preparing to face the Bulldogs (12-1) on Friday, with the winner advancing to the national championship game.

Rumors on social media and internet message boards have been swirling since Tuesday regarding Hill’s status and whether he traveled with the team. Two sources told The Detroit News that Hill did not make the trip when Michigan flew to south Florida on Dec. 25, but Michigan officials have not commented or confirmed.

Michigan players were left to field questions about Hill on Wednesday during…