Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier practices

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier (FOR'-see-ay) was able to run and throw Thursday, according to a broadcast of the practice by WTKA radio.

The Detroit News reported Wednesday that Forcier had a sprained ankle after the campus newspaper, The Michigan Daily, reported Forcier walked to a class on crutches.

Forcier started last season as a freshman. He is competing against sophomore Denard Robinson and freshman Devin Gardner for the starting job this fall.

The Wolverines' spring game will be Saturday afternoon at Michigan Stadium.