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Michigan suffers massive loss for Oklahoma game due to targeting call

Michigan football linebacker Jaishawn Barham will be suspended for the first half of the Oklahoma game due to a targeting penalty called against New Mexico in the second half on Saturday night in the season opener.

Jaishawn Barnham now out for the 1st half vs. Oklahoma because he’s too good at hitting the QB

College football needs new leadership pic.twitter.com/3T28DF97ko— David Cone (@davidadamcone) August 31, 2025

With Michigan football leading 27-10, Barham came off the edge on blitz and drilled New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne. The ball actually appeared to come out.