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Jim Harbaugh provides promising update on Blake Corum's health

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ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 19: Michigan Wolverines trainers help Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) after he went down with an injury near the sidelines during the Michigan Wolverines versus the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday November 19, 2022 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI. (Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire)

With Illinois dispatched, all the attention at Michigan turns to The Game against Ohio State next weekend and, more specifically, the health of star running back Blake Corum. Corum left the game late in the first half with an apparent left knee injury before playing just a handful of snaps in the second half.

As the focal point of the Michigan offense, having Corum available against Ohio State is critical for the Wolverines. Based on what Harbaugh said Saturday after Michigan’s 19-17 win, Corum should be OK going forward but he’ll be reassessed as the week goes on.

“Got cleared to go back in and see where it is tomorrow, how it feels tomorrow,” Harbaugh said.

Harbaugh also said that Corum’s knee was “structurally good,” presumably meaning he didn’t tear or rupture any ligaments or tendons or break a bone. The exact nature of the injury is unclear.

Michigan struggled offensively without the junior running back — his backup, Donovan Edwards, did not dress for Saturday’s game — and the running backs further down the depth chart struggled to get going downhill.

Corum hurt his knee near the end of the first half

Corum laid on the ground writing in pain and grabbing his knee while officials reviewed whether he had fumbled the ball before he went down. After a a couple minutes of laying down, Corum was able to get up and walk off the field on his own and is now heading to the locker room just before halftime.

To add salt to the wound, the officiating crew ruled that Corum did fumble the ball and Illinois took over on their own 13, preventing Michigan from scoring just before half.

Before going down, Corum was having a heck of a half, as he usually does. He busted out a 37-yard run on the first play from scrimmage and led a quick opening touchdown drive for Michigan.

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Before going down, Corum accounted for 103 yards on 17 carries with a touchdown. And he took a screen pass for 41 yards on third down, too. 19 total touches it a lot for a running back in one half, but he’s more than capable.