Michigan’s Blake Corum to aim to play vs. Ohio State

Michigan star tailback Blake Corum is anticipated to aim to play towards Ohio State on Saturday, sources informed ESPN, as an air of ambiguity hangs over his potential effectiveness due to a knee harm.

Corum, one of many main candidates for the Heisman Trophy, injured his knee late within the first half towards Illinois final week. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh known as Corum’s left knee “structurally good” following the Wolverines’ 19-17 win, however Corum returned for under two performs within the second half earlier than being pulled for the rest of the sport. He carried the ball only one time after the harm and didn’t play through the Wolverines’ fourth-quarter comeback.

Sources stated Corum is not anticipated to be 100% within the wake of the harm, and the variety of carries he’ll obtain and his common effectiveness when he does get the ball are questions lingering over his return. Whereas Corum has traveled and can costume, it is not anticipated that he’ll be capable to flash the highest kind that has him tied for No. 1 nationally in touchdowns scored (19) and No. 4 in speeding yards (1,457).

The Michigan workers is anticipated to watch Corum carefully in warm-ups, however the anticipation is that he’ll play and see how he can deal with the ache. Corum informed native media in Michigan this week that he is “good” whereas handing out turkeys to native households in want.

Final 12 months, Michigan dominated the road of scrimmage towards Ohio State in a 42-27 mashing. That included the Wolverines speeding for 297 yards and seven.2 yards per carry. Corum carried the ball six instances for 87 yards in that sport.

This 12 months, Michigan boasts the nation’s No. 4 speeding offense, working for 243.8 yards per sport.

Michigan’s backup tailback, the dynamic sophomore Donovan Edwards, can also be anticipated to aim a return after struggling a hand harm. Edwards missed the Illinois sport final week and a majority of the Nebraska sport the weekend earlier than, when he was restricted to 2 carries due to the harm.

Edwards’ effectiveness due to the hand situation shall be monitored carefully, as he’s a dynamic a part of Michigan’s passing offense. Edwards is averaging 12.8 yards per catch on 14 receptions this 12 months. Two of his six touchdowns this season have come via the air.