Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles, left, prepares to throw as Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham chases him in the second half Oct. 26 in Ann Arbor. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham will miss the first half of the Oklahoma game this week, following his ejection for targeting against New Mexico.

Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore said Monday that the appeal to overturn the ruling was denied.

“We’ll continue to work and fight for the game, but completely disagree with it,” Moore said.

Barham sacked Lobos quarterback Jack Layne, making facemask-to-facemask contact, and was called for targeting in the third quarter of the Wolverines’ season-opening, 34-17 win on Saturday night.

“It’s a rule we have to get changed,” Moore said. “W

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