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“My first impressions when he early-enrolled — I was like, ‘That’s what a receiver should look like,’” running back Blake Corum said. “Obviously it’s different coming from high school to college, because in high school you’re the top dog — but in college you’re stepping in with a lot of top dogs. Scan the Michigan roster and you’ll find only one other receiver, Walker, taller than him and one receiver who weighs more (Johnson, 211 pounds). “He’s got muscle, he’s got speed, he’s got strong hands, and I think we were able to show that a little bit today. I can’t wait to see where his talents can go.”More Michigan football spring coverage from MLive:QB J.J. McCarthy (still) limited in Michigan’s spring gameA.J.

INDIANAPOLIS — The third day of player interviews at the NFL Scouting Combine are in the books, and Friday was spent with some of the heavy hitters of this year’s draft class. They all provided interesting comments and eye-brow raising lines, some of which never made it into our stories. Here’s a rundown of some of those comments and the context by which they came up:“There might be questions along that. Winning a Super Bowl, getting a yellow jacket, being defensive rookie of the year is on my list of goals.”— Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, explaining his message to NFL teams during the interview process“There’s no guns. Being able to know my family’s safe, know I’m safe.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- University of Michigan football running back Blake Corum and defensive end Michael Morris joined the field of judges at this year’s Pioneer High School FutureStars talent show. The school’s Theatre Guild dazzled the audience with power ballads and pop performances at the annual event on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Power Center for the Performing Arts. Duke won first place, charming both the judges and audience members with his cover of Josh Turner’s “Your Man.”Kid Jay, a local rapper and a former American’s Got Talent constant, also was among the guest judges. Click here to see all 35 photos from the talent show or to purchase prints. Read more from MLive:‘Stop this global catastrophe!’ Russian invasion sparks Ukrainian reaction at University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan professor and Ann Arbor real estate guru retires after 4 decadesUniversity of Michigan law professor remembered as titan in legal world and classrooms

Previous stories: QB | LBANN ARBOR, Mich. — You might recall, but there was a time last October when Blake Corum was in the Heisman Trophy conversation. The results, at least last year, saw Michigan rank first in the Big Ten in rushing yards (3,001), yards per game (214.4) and yards per carry (5.2). While Hassan Haskins had the experience and production edge, Blake Corum brought a diverse skillset and versatility about him that intrigued the Wolverines’ coaching staff. Not only did they feel like they had two starting-caliber running backs, but Corum and Haskins both did different things well. Blake Corum is due back healthy and expected to be Michigan’s No.

He will get a chance to do so at the NFL Scouting Combine March 1-7 in Indianapolis. With the combine a few weeks away, Haskins, one of eight Wolverines invited, has his sights set on the 40-yard dash. Before a breakout season, Haskins was a staple on special teams. I’m just trying to prove myself and I’m gonna work my butt off. I’m gonna compete for anything and everything.

Michigan running back Blake Corum is always looking for a way to give back to the community. After partnering with Athlytic and signing a sponsorship deal last week with Ann Arbor chocolate shop Bon Bon Bon, the standout sophomore visited the location Saturday and spent the day interacting and serving customers. This isn’t the first time Corum has donated a portion of his name, image, likeness (NIL) earnings to charity. RELATED: Michigan RB Blake Corum donates, distributes turkeys for families in needSince July 1, NCAA athletes have been able to profit off their NIL through opportunities such as marketing partnerships, media appearances and private training sessions. In December, Corum visited Most Holy Trinity School in Detroit and purchased holiday gifts for youth in the Detroit PAL Little Hoopers Program.

Michigan football running back Blake Corum has signed a sponsorship deal with a chocolate shop in Ann Arbor ahead of Valentine’s Day.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Michigan’s 2021 season came to an abrupt end Friday night in the Orange Bowl. There weren’t many bright spots for Michigan, which struggled on both sides of the ball. STOCK DOWNRun gameOne of the top storylines heading into Friday was Michigan’s strong power run against Georgia’s stingy front seven. It also was arguably the offensive line’s worse game of the season in both run and pass blocking. Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

Jim Harbaugh leaned on advice from his brother nearly a year ago when he was looking for a new defensive coordinator at Michigan and ended up hiring Baltimore Ravens linebackers coach Mike Macdonald.

3 Georgia are in South Florida ahead of Friday’s Orange Bowl, a College Football Playoff semifinal. Wolverines offensive coordinator Josh Gattis and several players spoke to media Monday, but all Orange Bowl news conferences are now virtual because of COVID-19 concerns. The bowl also made a last-minute decision Monday to close Michigan and Georgia practices to the media. MORE: Orange Bowl area a ‘hot spot’ for COVID-19 as Michigan and Georgia prep for playoffAlabama exploited Georgia’s stingy defense. Josh Gattis adjusts play calls to personnel, creating a winning formula for MichiganMichigan RB Blake Corum ‘finally back,’ recovered ahead of Orange BowlWith Michigan football in CFP, broadcast duo set to sign off one last time

DANIA BEACH, Fla. -- Blake Corum quickly became one of Michigan football’s most prominent players in 2021. The sophomore running back totaled 473 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns in his first three games, including several long, scintillating touchdown runs.

DANIA BEACH, Fla. – It’s no secret what Michigan’s game plan on offense has been this season. They rank 10th nationally averaging 223.8 rushing yards per game and are third behind Army and Air Force with 39 touchdowns on the ground. But Michigan also hasn’t faced a front seven as stout as Georgia’s this season. “That’s pretty much the name of the game, just run to hit, make sure we wrap up, drive our feet, as well. It’s two smashmouth teams kind of going against each other, and endurance is going to play a big piece in that.

Michigan’s football team is gearing up for its showdown against Georgia in the Orange Bowl on Friday in Miami Gardens, Florida. The first 15 minutes of Monday and Tuesday’s practices were scheduled to be open to the media, but the Orange Bowl announced Monday afternoon that practices are now closed, citing COVID-19 concerns. Orange Bowl staff were still permitted to attend practice and capture footage of the Wolverines. Video of Michigan practicing at the practice facility of Inter Miami CF, a Major League Soccer team, can be viewed above. MORE: Orange Bowl area a ‘hot spot’ for COVID-19 as Michigan and Georgia prep for playoffAlabama exploited Georgia’s stingy defense.

DANIA BEACH, Fla. — Perhaps no one on the Michigan football team benefitted more from the long layoff between games than Blake Corum. The Wolverines’ junior running back said Monday that he “feels great” and that his sprained ankle “is finally back” ahead of Michigan’s Orange Bowl game against Georgia on Dec. 31 (7:30 p.m., ESPN). “I feel like I have my cutting ability, my speed — my tackling speed — (and) my burst,” Corum told reporters Monday morning. “I feel like I have all of that back.”Whether that’s true remains to be seen, but having a healthy Corum would give the Michigan backfield a much-needed boost. “We’re excited to finally see him at full speed, Blake Corum.

The Michigan Wolverines and the Georgia Bulldogs will face off at the Capital One Orange Bowl of the College Football Playoff semifinal inside Hardrock Stadium on Dec. 31. 2021.

Hassan Haskins ran for two second-half touchdowns and broke a school record as No. 2 Michigan captured its first Big Ten title in 17 years and a probable playoff berth with a 42-3 rout over No. 15 Iowa.

“A lot of people,” Jim Harbaugh said Sunday afternoon, barely 24 hours removed from Michigan’s magical upset of Ohio State. “John Madden said it was as good an offensive line performance as he’s ever seen in a football game,” Harbaugh raved. He said he forwarded the message to Michigan offensive line coach Sherrone Moore. More: Jim Harbaugh’s throwback approach, Michigan finally find a wayThe fallout since then has been grand, with Michigan jumping to No. “That was quite a text from John Madden,” Harbaugh later added.

Hassan Haskins scored five touchdowns and Aidan Hutchinson had three sacks, helping No. 6 Michigan finally beat No. 2 Ohio State 42-27 to give Jim Harbaugh his first win as a coach against the rivals.

To get there, Michigan stuck to its game plan that has worked for most of the season. Long, sustaining drives on the ground fueled an offense that totaled 487 yards, led by running back Hassan Haskins (169 yards, 5 TDs). A 10-play, 75-yard touchdown drive got the Wolverines on the scoreboard first, highlighted by a creative 14-yard carry by receiver A.J. Smith-Njigba (127 yards) and Olave (119 yards) both had big days, but were never able to break off long, explosive plays. Harbaugh said over the summer that his team was going to “beat Ohio State or die tryin’.” The offseason changes worked, and Michigan will now be considered among college football’s elite.

Running back Blake Corum and safety Brad Hawkins are both in uniform and on the field ahead of Saturday’s game vs. Ohio State (noon, FOX), a top-5 showdown to determine the Big Ten East winner. More: Michigan’s best chance to beat Ohio State? Michigan (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) could also have Hawkins back in action after the senior departed last week’s win with an undisclosed injury. He is the team’s most experienced defensive back, with 28 starts at free safety, and would be helpful against the explosive Ohio State passing attack. Ohio State is wearing its traditional scarlet jerseys and grey pants.

The Game is going to be a game again, or at least that appears to the case before No. 2 Ohio State plays No. 6 Michigan.

Running back Blake Corum and corner Gemon Green are both available to play for the eighth-ranked Wolverines against Maryland (3:30 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network), a team spokesman confirmed to MLive. The spokesman declined to provide a status on Corum, only saying “stay tuned.”If Corum does play, it would give Michigan’s rushing attack a boost. The Marshall, Va., native who played his prep ball in Baltimore has 778 rushing yards, 137 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns this season. Green also appeared in a reserve role against Michigan State and IU.

No. 6 Michigan stayed put in the rankings after its 21-17 win at Penn State last week.

— The game for The Game is less than 24 hours away, and it’s one Michigan should — and likely will — win. Will Blake Corum play? Saturday’s win over Penn State was just the second game all season McCarthy, the true-freshman backup, didn’t play any snaps. But the decision not to utilize McCarthy at all against Penn State was an interesting one. Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson moves in on Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford during the first quarter on Nov. 13, 2021.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — During a season in which almost everything has gone right for Michigan football, Jim Harbaugh has witnessed a resurgence at one of the most coveted positions in the sport. Running the football was a way of life for Michigan, which seemed to return to those roots this summer with Blake Corum and Hassan Haskins. “I’m always working for extra yards, yards (after contact), keep my legs driving.”Haskins is a man of few words. “You can talk about every part of Hassan Haskins’ game and refer to it as ‘excellent’ and ‘outstanding,’” Harbaugh said this week. It wasn’t until two weeks ago against Michigan State when Haskins (2 catches, 18yards) was called upon.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — If Blake Corum is able to return before the end of the season, Jim Harbaugh isn’t letting on. At least, not to us in the local media.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Michigan will be without one of its top ball carriers today against Penn State. Like last week, expect Michigan (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) to lean on Hassan Haskins for production in the run game. Green also departed last week’s game with a injury, this one believed to be to his upper body, and never returned. But, as we saw last week, pre-game activity doesn’t necessarily translate to in-game snaps. • The all-important uniform update: Michigan will wear white tops and maize pants today, while Penn State dons its traditional blue tops and white pants.

ANN ARBOR – There were no complaints from Michigan running back Hassan Haskins last Saturday after he tied a career-high with 27 carries in a 29-7 win over Indiana. “I’ll take however many carries they give me.”The senior could be in line for another heavy workload Saturday at Penn State depending on the availability of injured running backs Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards. I’m confident in them and what they can do, and obviously we have Hassan, who is a special player. Haskins had one catch for 20 yards against Indiana but has just six receptions this season. I have no concerns with his hands.”Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — There was no update on Blake Corum’s status Monday. No update on any injured Michigan player ahead of another pivotal road game against Penn State. Instead, head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters that his ninth-ranked Wolverines, a banged up bunch after a 29-7 win over Indiana, are working toward “refreshing” and “trying to have good days.”

Michigan answered the most important question on Saturday -- How would the team respond after its first loss of the season? -- in resounding fashion with a 29-7 win over Indiana. The Wolverine Confidential crew breaks it all down. Michigan’s rushing attack, while successful, was a one-man show due to injuries. The status of running back Blake Corum (and others) going into this Saturday’s game at Penn State will be key.

Michigan’s football team is 8-1 after downing Indiana 29-7 on Saturday at Michigan Stadium. Defensively, they held Indiana 195 yards, including just 53 in the second half. PFF grades every player on every play in multiple facets of the game, such as passing, rushing, receiving, pass blocking, run defense, etc. With that said, here are Michigan snap counts and key takeaways from PFF’s grades from Saturday’s win. Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan’s two-headed running attack was halved on Saturday with the sudden injury to Blake Corum, thrusting more responsibility (and carries) on Hassan Haskins. Corum was sidelined early on, in the first quarter following his first carry, leaving Haskins to handle the remaining workload. “It was a different feeling,” said Haskins, who now has a team-high 829 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns this season. He also took notice of “the big play,” Haskins’ 62-yard run that helped set up Michigan’s second touchdown of the game and 17-7 lead. Third-string running back Donovan Edwards was sidelined with an undisclosed injury for a second straight week, leaving the Wolverines with few options in the running game.

Michigan’s drive for perfection ended in agonizing fashion. Coach Jim Harbaugh says he doesn’t believe players will dwell on the second-half collapse.

Michigan’s drive for perfection ended in agonizing fashion.

Kenneth Walker ran for 197 yards and five touchdowns, lifting No. 8 Michigan State to a 37-33 comeback win over No. 6 Michigan on Saturday.

The spotlight shines on the Big Ten this week with three games sure to effect the division races and possibly the College Football Playoff.

This sure isn’t “speed in space,” the high-flying, fast-moving spread-based system Josh Gattis advertised when he arrived at Michigan in 2019. A balanced, physical attack led by a pair of running backs, Blake Corum and Hassan Haskins, have helped lead Michigan to a 7-0 start and No. 8 Michigan State (noon, FOX), Gattis said he couldn’t imagine running it any other way. “It’s about featuring our best players,” Michigan’s third-year offensive coordinator said Monday night on the “Inside Michigan Football” radio show. Michigan’s rushing attack ranks fifth in the country at 253 yards per game, while its passing game has floundered.

Kenneth Walker III, the transfer from Wake Forest, has taken the college football world by storm during the first eight weeks of the season — compiling 997 rushing yards and nine touchdowns in seven games, leading the country with more than 142 yards per game. He has two games of more than 200 yards rushing, including a 264-yard, four-touchdown game against Northwestern in Week 1. “He’s got great vision; really great balance,” Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said this week. Meanwhile, on the other side, Michigan’s Corum and Haskins will look to pile up their own stats in a desire to outperform Walker. Corum’s 729 yards rushing and 104.1-yards-per-game average ranks fourth in the Big Ten, while Haskins’ 86 yards-per-game average ranks eighth.

“It means everything, going out there and playing Michigan State, playing our in-state rival,” Ross said. going into Michigan State, beating them in their stadium will mean a lot, and I think it will take our season to another level.”- Corum on if Saturday being a playoff elimination game changes how he views the matchup. *In 2007, Michigan rallied back from a 10-point deficit to beat MSU 28-24. I’ve seen his past with Michigan State, but right now, he hasn’t really said much. We’ve been preparing the right way every week, and this week, it definitely is higher stakes and we’re going against our in- state rival.

Overall, Michigan received an above-average overall grade of 81.3 (out of 100) from Pro Football Focus. With that in mind, here are Michigan snap counts and key takeaways from PFF’s grades from Saturday’s game. His overall grade of 80.1 ranked second on the team’s defense among players who played double-digit snaps. Haskins’ received an overall grade of 83.2 while Corum notched a 77.4 – both top-four on the team’s offense. Despite his high completion percentage, he received an overall grade of 58.0, one of the lowest on the team.

Michigan got off to a sluggish start, perhaps peeking ahead to playing Michigan State. Then the Wolverines used a strong finish to seal a matchup of undefeated rivals.

ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s football team overcame a shaky start Saturday and outscored Northwestern 23-0 in the second half of a 33-7 victory at Michigan Stadium. Michigan’s defense held Northwestern to 233 yards, with 75 coming on an Evan Hull touchdown run in the second quarter. Here is our stock report from Saturday’s game as the Wolverines improve to 7-0. STOCK DOWNRed zone offenseThe Wolverines settled for two field goals inside the red zone against Nebraska, and their red zone offense struggled in the first half against the Wildcats. Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

Blake Corum and Hassan Haskins combined for 229 yards rushing and four touchdowns, carrying No. 6 Michigan to a 33-7 win over Northwestern.

Michigan is now 7-0 and will maintain its top-10 ranking, if not improve it, ahead of Saturday’s game at No. Before the drive, Michigan had mustered just 10 points on 267 yards of first-half offense. A 12-play, 79-yard touchdown drive capped by Corum’s first touchdown put the Wolverines up 7-0 early in the second quarter. The second half, however, was a different story. McCarthy was only 3 for 5 passing for 34 yards, but he picked up 36 rushing yards on two carries.

It ranks 101st nationally at 194 yards per game, below nine other Big Ten teams, including Iowa. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.comRunning backs —Thanks to a dominant first three games, Michigan’s rushing attack remains a top-10 unit during the bye week. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.comOffensive line —I don’t know how you give this group anything but an ‘A,’ for all the reasons outlined above. Pull up the highlights from every Michigan game this year and you’ll find a play that Hutchinson is directly involved in. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.comLinebackers —There was concern coming into the year here, given Michigan’s youth and inexperience, but they’ve worked around it well.

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

Jake Moody hit a 39-yard field goal with 1;24 remaining to lift No. 9 Michigan over upset-minded Nebraska 32-29.

And after struggling for the majority of the second half, their defense came up with a turnover and a key stop on Nebraska’s final two drives. STOCK UPJake MoodyThe Michigan senior kicker has been clutch all season and was again Saturday. Meanwhile, Corum was able to show off his speed in space again after a couple down weeks, rushing 13 times for 89 yards, including a 29-yard touchdown scamper. The Cornhuskers scored on the next play, putting Michigan behind for the first time this season. With Wilson’s injury, Henning figured to play a larger role on offense, but he didn’t play much and didn’t have any touches.

The final score was 32-29.

Michigan is seeking to win at Camp Randall Stadium for the first time since a 20-17 triumph in 2001 when the 14th-ranked Wolverines visit Wisconsin.

Michigan is headed on the road for the first time this season on Saturday and will face a Wisconsin team whose 1-2 record probably isn’t reflective of its talent level. After facing the Irish at Soldier Stadium in Chicago last week, Wisconsin returns home, where it has dominated Michigan the past two decades. Michigan offense vs. Wisconsin defenseSomething’s got to give here. “Really stout, really good,” Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh said of Wisconsin’s defense. “When you have good rhythm, good timing, good footwork -- when you have good eyes, you’re going to perform better.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Big Ten play is here, and Michigan will kick things off against another unbeaten team in Rutgers. You have to go all the way back to 2011 to find the last time Michigan rushed for 300-plus yards in three straight games. Rutgers is giving up just 113 rushing yards per game, a figure inflated some by an impressive 33-carry, 168-yard performance by FCS Delaware last Saturday. It will be hard to replace him — and I expect Michigan to take advantage of his absence. __________________Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

ANN ARBOR – Raymond Washington knew Blake Corum was a special athlete the first time he saw him work out in the eighth grade. While fans have watched the speedy running back rip off explosive run after explosive run so far this season, they haven’t seen the work Corum has put in to reach this point. RELATED: Michigan’s Blake Corum stuffing the stat sheet, wowing those around himWashington and others close to him have. On a cold spring day in 2020, James came home and saw Blake training outside. “It is physical work,” James said.

No. 19 Michigan enters Big Ten play trying to focus only on Rutgers, and yet its school-record conference championship drought is tough to ignore.

Rutgers joined the Big Ten in 2014 and beat Michigan that year, but is 0-6 against the Wolverines since. Michigan offense vs. Rutgers defenseThrough three weeks, it’s no secret what Michigan is trying to do offensively. For what it’s worth, McNamara won the starting job in last season’s game against Rutgers, rallying Michigan from a 17-0 deficit. Rutgers offense vs. Michigan defenseRutgers tallied nearly 500 yards last week, as quarterback Noah Vedral lit up the Blue Hens (21-of-26, 323 yards, two touchdowns). More pregame content:Michigan vs. Rutgers is a battle for Big Ten relevancyBig Ten football power rankings: Are Michigan, Michigan State title contenders?

The Wolverines have received contributions from multiple players, but not all of them were highly regarded prospects coming out of high school. With that said, below are Michigan’s offensive starters and where they were ranked as prep prospects, according to 247Sports’ Composite system. Running back: Hassan Haskins, Eureka (Missouri) -- Haskins was a lightly recruited three-star out of high school. Tight end: Erick All, Fairfield (Ohio) – All was a four-star prospect in the 2019 class, ranked No. He held 28 offers out of high school, including Ohio State, Penn State, Oregon, Florida and Notre Dame.

The ground-oriented, weather-proof offense has long been preferred by Big Ten teams.

Don’t tell Michigan defensive end Mike Morris that the Wolverines are big favorites against Rutgers on Saturday. The Wolverines embraced the underdog mentality before the season kicked off Sept. 4, and a dominating 3-0 start hasn’t changed that. “We know as soon as we lose one game, everyone’s gonna be like, ‘Michigan sucks again,’” Morris told reporters outside of Schembechler Hall on Monday. We don’t want that to happen again, so we’re just gonna continue to play with that chip on our shoulder. “I think It is just determination and drive,” Clinkscale said on the “Inside Michigan Football” radio show Monday night.

Under Harbaugh, Michigan has only twice started a season 4-0, and both years yielded very different results. “The biggest (thing) is just how hard they’re playing,” Harbaugh said. Really, really good. Playing really hard. “The defensive staff, the offensive staff — real cohesive, real good,” Harbaugh said.

Michigan’s football team couldn’t have asked for a much better start to the 2021 season, dominating Northern Illinois 63-10 Saturday to improve to 3-0. But now the true tests begin as the team opens Big Ten play this week against Rutgers. Michigan isn’t the only Big Ten team off to a hot start, though, and a few others arguably haven’t lived up to expectations through the first month of the season. So how much does the Wolverines’ hot start change the outlook of their season and the Big Ten pecking order? MLive’s Ryan Zuke, Aaron McMann and Andrew Kahn discuss on the latest episode of “Wolverine Confidential.”Listen below, by clicking here, or anywhere you find podcasts.

Michigan running back Blake Corum is in a three-way tie for the most touchdowns in college football this season.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It’s only been three games, but Blake Corum finds himself near the top of the stat sheet nationally in a pair of offensive categories. “Special player,” Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Saturday, unprompted, after his team’s 63-10 win over Northern Illinois. Corum’s success has largely come on the ground, where the 5-foot-8, 200-pound back has compiled 407 rushing yards and a nation-leading seven touchdowns. His 135.67 yards rushing yards per game ranks third nationally, behind only Memphis’ Brandon Thomas and Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker III, who is averaging an eye-popping 164 yards rushing per game. Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) runs up the field in the second quarter of their college football game against Northern Illinois at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

“But once again, we haven’t really done much yet.”Welcome to the unofficial mantra of Michigan football in 2021. Confident enough to know they can win games, but humble enough to realize that this program has been here before. Star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, knowing the danger of growing too arrogant early on, uttered a similar phrase after the Wolverines’ season-opening win over Western Michigan. He was never able to, and Michigan went .500 the rest of the way to finish the season 8-4. Players (and Harbaugh) are all saying the right things in conjunction with the victories.

ANN ARBOR -- Michigan is 3-0 heading into Big Ten play, thanks to a 63-10 drubbing of Northern Illinois on Saturday. I think this team is not content or satisfied at all. I think this is where this team expected to be.”-QB Cade McNamara on the team’s confidence after 3-0 start. “Well, we not any good unless the front is good, and they’ve been doing their job. He could be really good at this.”-Harbaugh on Henning returning punts for the first time.

Blake Corum rushed for 123 yards and three touchdowns as No. 25 Michigan routed Northern Illinois 63-10 on Saturday.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — If a game could ever be summed up as “total domination,” this was it. Live updates: Drive-by-drive updates from Michigan’s big winNot only was it Michigan’s biggest offensive play of the season, but it was the third-longest touchdown touchdown pass in school history. Henning added a 26-yard carry on a first-quarter reverse, leading to Michigan’s second touchdown of the game, and a 24-yard catch on the next drive. Meanwhile, Michigan’s defense nearly pitched a shutout against quarterback Rocky Lombardi, the former Michigan State quarterback who transferred to NIU. At that point, Michigan’s lead was 7-3.

If it’s good enough for George Patton, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is here for it.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Mike Hart stepped up to the podium outside Schembechler Hall on Wednesday afternoon a proud coach. Asked how he decides on who to put into the game, Hart — Michigan’s all-time leading rusher and All-American himself — joked “there’s this analytics company that tells me when” to put them into the game. Ironically, the way the game played out was similar to the way Hart controls his team playing video games, he said. So, yeah, I like playing that way.”As for the play-calling itself, Hart leaves that to offensive coordinator Josh Gattis. _________________Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

Jim Harbaugh seems to have his best running game in seven seasons at Michigan, rotating two speedy and powerful backs behind an offensive line that has been opening huge holes.

Blake Corum has been named the Big Ten’s Offensive Player of the Week after he helped lead Michigan football to a blowout win over Washington.

Michigan’s running back was named offensive player of the week by the Big Ten Conference on Monday for his 171-yard, three-touchdown game in the Wolverines’ 31-10 victory. He’s only second in the Big Ten to Kenneth Walker III, the transfer running back at Michigan State who earned Big Ten honors last week. He is the Wolverines’ first player to earn weekly conference recognition this season, and first offensive player since Shea Patterson in November 2019. Michigan’s defensive end was named defensive player of the week by the Senior Bowl, the postseason NFL draft showcase game, for his four-tackle, 2 1/2-sack output against Washington. _______________________Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling

Michigan football is coming off a dominant win over a Power Five program and fans are still angry. Oh yeah, football season is most definitely back.

Blake Corum sprinted for a 67-yard touchdown to give Michigan a double-digit lead in the second quarter, one play after Jim Harbaugh called for a fake punt and the Wolverines pulled away to beat Washington 31-10 Saturday night.

Blake Corum sprinted for a 67-yard touchdown to give Michigan a double-digit lead in the second quarter, one play after Jim Harbaugh called for a fake punt and the Wolverines pulled away to beat Washington 31-10.

Washington has a lot to prove, coming off a loss to Montana.

It happens every offseason among Michigan football fans: The number of offensive skill players generating hype far exceeds the number of those who will actually make a significant impact.

Two Michigan football players have reached deals with a company that will allow them to profit off of their name, image and likeness, putting them among the first college athletes ever to do so.

The Spartans (1-1, 1-1 Big Ten) appeared to be the better team all afternoon on both sides of the ball in Mel Tucker's debut as coach in the rivalry. Tucker became just the second coach to beat Michigan in his first attempt with the Spartans, joining Alabama coach Nick Saban, who did it in 1995. The Wolverines (1-1, 1-1) were favored to win by more than three touchdowns. Running back Hassan Haskins scored on a 2-yard run with 37 seconds left to help Michigan pull within three points. The onside kick was recovered by Michigan State running back Connor Heyward and Lombardi converted a fourth-and-2 from the Michigan 36 with a sneak to seal the victory.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Which pair of Michigan football players who share a jersey number will unite to be the most valuable this season? This year’s roster, with the new rule in place, has 45 duos who will wear the same jersey number. Some of the Michigan jersey number duos contain players who will contribute on different sides of the ball. 1: Both players must wear a jersey number for the entire season for their stats to qualify in favor of said jersey number. Other eligible duosHere are all the other jersey number duos listed on the 2020 Michigan football roster, as of Oct. 16.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan football had a crowded running back room last season, and this year doesn’t figure to be any different as a familiar face and a talented freshman join Hassan Haskins and Zach Charbonnet. Four different players received more than 40 carries for Michigan last season: the aforementioned duo of Haskins and Charbonnet, along with Tru Wilson and Christian Turner. Michigan’s running back depth didn’t take a hit, though. Early last season, Charbonnet was the clear leader, as evidenced by his 33 carries in the double overtime win over Army. If there are any additional reps to go around behind Charbonnet, Haskins and Evans, Corum is the favorite to take them.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michigan football now has a top five recruiting class in the country after landing three four-stars in two days, including the No. Four players commited to Michigan on Sunday: Four-star safety Jordan Morant, three-star center Reece Atteberry, three-star defensive end Aaron Lewis and three-star viper William Mohan. Two more players committed to Michigan on Tuesday: Three-star offensive tackle Jeffrey Persi and three-star athlete Eamonn Dennis. Four-star running back Blake Corum kept the streak alive Thursday, committing to Michigan over Ohio State and others. While Jim Harbaugh has certainly put together another impressive class, Michigan is ranked lower in terms of average recruit ranking.