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Pete ThamelESPN
Michigan star tailback Blake Corum, with an air of ambiguity hanging over his potential effectiveness because of a knee injury, is playing at rival Ohio State on Saturday.
Corum, one of the leading candidates for the Heisman Trophy, injured his left knee late in the first half against Illinois last week. Coach Jim Harbaugh called Corum's knee "structurally good" following the Wolverines' 19-17 win, but Corum returned for only two plays in the second half before being pulled for the remainder of the game. He carried the ball just one time after the injury and did not play during the No. 3 Wolverines' fourth-quarter comeback.
Corum wasn't expected to be 100% against the No. 2 Buckeyes, sources told ESPN. He is tied for No. 1 nationally in touchdowns scored (19) and No. 4 in rushing yards (1,457).
Here's a closer look at Corum's knee brace. It appears that it will impact him today. Very bulky. pic.twitter.com/1PHbCGFlt1
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 26, 2022
During warm-ups, the Michigan staff closely monitored Corum, who was wearing a bulky brace on the left knee, prior to making the decision for him to play.
Last season, Michigan dominated the line of scrimmage against Ohio State in a 42-27 mashing. That included the Wolverines rushing for 297 yards and 7.2 yards per carry. Corum carried the ball six times for 87 yards in that game.
This year, Michigan boasts the country's No. 4 rushing offense, running for 243.8 yards per game.
Michigan backup tailback Donovan Edwards also returned vs. the Buckeyes after missing time with a hand injury. The dynamic sophomore missed the Illinois game last week and a majority of the Nebraska game the weekend before, when he was limited to two carries because of the injury.
Edwards' effectiveness because of the hand issue will be monitored closely, as he is an explosive part of Michigan's passing offense. Edwards is averaging 12.8 yards per catch on 14 receptions this year. Two of his six touchdowns this season have come through the air.
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