Blake Corum reflects on his career journey as he prepares for third straight CFP

Blake Corum took some time to reflect on his career at Michigan ahead of a third straight College Football Playoff appearance with the Wolverines.

Corum missed last year’s loss to TCU but is back and better than ever for this edition against Alabama. The Wolverines will certainly need him in order to win.

It looked like 2022 was going to be the swan song for Corum, but he left it up to the Big Man and had other plans.

“I’ve thought about it a lot, and God works in mysterious ways,” Corum said. “This time last year I was getting treatment in California where I got surgery in California as well. God works in mysterious ways. Now I’m back in L.A., but I’m healthy this time. It feels great. Though my career is coming to an end, it’s been the best four years with the best fan base. I’m blessed to go to such a wonderful university. It’s wonderful. I’m definitely taking these last moments in. It’s been a heck of a journey, heck of a ride.”

This year, Corum has 218 carries for 1,028 yards, 14 touchdowns and 4.7 yards per carry. Over the course of his college career, Corum has 3,520 yards, 54 touchdowns and 5.5 yards per carry.

As a member of the Class of 2020, Corum was a four-star recruit out of Laurel (M.D.) St. Frances Academy, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He was the No. 6 overall prospect in the state, the No. 11 running back in the class and the No. 117 overall prospect in the class.

As far as what’s in front of Corum and Michigan, they want the national title after coming up short two years in a row.

“I stand on that,” Corum said on Thursday. “For me, it’s natty or bust, and we’re that close. We have to find a way to get over that hump, and I think we will. I think we have the recipe.

“Now, it’s just about being where our feet are these next couple of days until we leave for Cali. And when we get to Cali, still be where our feet are until January 1, and make sure we’re just precise. We can’t make any mistakes.”

Michigan and Alabama hit the field at the Rose Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinals Monday at 5:00 p.m. ET.