Will Johnson, a Michigan football star, confirmed to The Michigan Insider that he will play in the College Football Playoff against Alabama.

“For sure, I’ll be out there,” Johnson told TMI on Sunday afternoon. “I’m feeling terrific. “I’m feeling great.” Johnson will “100%” play versus Alabama if no setbacks occur between now and January 1.

Johnson stated earlier this month that he “tweaked a little something” in the second half of the regular-season finale versus Ohio State, worsening an injury he had previously injured in practice. Despite being “out there at practice” ahead of the Big Ten Championship Game, Johnson did not play against Iowa as the Wolverines claimed their third consecutive title.

But, as he told TMI on Sunday afternoon during a toy drive co-hosted by Semaj Morgan, the illness will not keep him from competing in the CFP.

The sophomore’s comeback will be critical for the Wolverines against Jalen Milroe and Alabama’s powerful receiving corps. It should also allow Mike Sainristil to return to the slot corner, where he thrived in 2022 and 2023.

Johnson stated earlier this month regarding his second season and the Alabama game.

Regarding his selection to the All-Big Ten First Team:

It feels fantastic. That’s like a dream come true. That simply goes to demonstrate how much regard the individuals at the conference have for me. So it sure feels fantastic to have that regard from everyone.