Michigan Running Back Blake Corum Suffers Apparent Knee Injury Against Illinois
Update: Corum returned to the game on Michigan's opening possession of the third quarter, taking a handoff five yards on his first carry. He took x-rays at halftime, which "looked fine," according to ESPN sideline reporter Molly McGrath.
Ohio State won’t be the only team uncertain about the status of its running backs room heading into The Game, as Michigan’s Blake Corum suffered an apparent left knee injury late in the second quarter of Saturday’s game against Illinois.
With the Wolverines driving in the red zone, Corum took his 17th carry of the game along the right side. He was hit low and fumbled as he fell to the turf, where he immediately began rolling around in pain while clutching his knee.
Corum was tended to by the training staff before walking to the locker room under his own power, albeit with a limp. He had 103 yards and one touchdown on the ground, as well as two catches for 39 yards before exiting the game.
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Michigan is also without backup Donovan Edwards, who suffered an undisclosed injury in last week’s win over Nebraska and did not dress today. Freshman C.J. Stokes will likely be asked to carry the load the rest of the game if Corum cannot return.
Corum’s absence would be significant, especially against the Buckeyes, as he came into today’s game with 1,349 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, as well as nine catches for 41 yards and one touchdown.
Of course, Ohio State is dealing with its own injury problems at running back, as redshirt sophomore Miyan Williams will miss today’s game at Maryland, while sophomore TreVeyon Henderson will be available for the first time in three weeks.
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