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.

Hear more from Sherrone Moore in the video below Michigan's Sherrone Moore speaks on Jaishawn Barham targeting call

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. “We have to look at in college football, just for the game,” Moo

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