There was no specific postgame update on Michigan offensive lineman Zak Zinter from the team, but acting coach Sherrone Moore’s tone implied the worst had been avoided following Michigan’s 30-24 victory over Ohio State.

“Just got off the phone with his mom, I think we got some positive news,” Moore said. “So he’ll heal and he’ll be ready to go down the road some day.”

Zinter, a fifth-year senior and captain, was carted off the field in the third quarter after he suffered a gruesome injury when an Ohio State player was blocked into his left leg. A second-team academic All-American last season, Zinter opted to return for an extra season at U-M and had been seen by some as a late first-round pick in recent mock drafts.

Later Saturday night, Zinter’s mother provided an update via social media: “Headed into surgery now … Please pray for Zaks surgeons, the surgery, a prefect recovery and for him to understand the injury! Broken tibia and fibia.”

The 6-foot-6, 322-pound guard had appeared in 44 games (41 starts) prior to Saturday and was not only a consensus first team All-Big Ten lineman last year, but trending toward All-American status this season.