After two weeks away from football due to an undisclosed lower-body injury sustained against No. 5 Oklahoma, senior defensive back Zeke Berry returned to the gridiron Saturday for the No. 15 Michigan football team’s matchup against Wisconsin.

His return wasn’t necessarily a statement, but a chance for him to regain his footing and display the steadiness he brings to the Wolverines’ secondary. And as Michigan prepares to head west to face Southern California’s versatile offense, Berry’s return comes at an optimal time.

“I was expecting to be back a lot sooner, but it just didn’t feel right,” Berry said Tuesday. “So just trying to see what I can do and get back out there.”

As expected, there were some hiccups.

On the third-to-last play of the Badgers’ opening drive, Wisconsin quarter

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