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Blake Corum previews playing The Game without Jim Harbaugh
By Paul Harvey
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Blake Corum is gearing up for The Game with Michigan’s star running back hoping to make an impact now that he’s healthy. Though he technically started last season’s rivalry, Corum did not seriously contribute due to his knee injury.
Speaking to the media, Corum admitted Monday that there are a lot of emotions but also admitted that’s to be expected. He also expressed a hope to end things “with a bang” against the Buckeyes.
“I’ll definitely be emotional, but it’s The Game. Who isn’t going to be emotional?” Blake Corum said about his final game at Michigan Stadium.
“Hopefully we can end with a bang.” pic.twitter.com/zuoMaYKIfA
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) November 20, 2023
This time around, The Game will be a bit different for everyone involved as Jim Harbaugh completes his 3-game suspension from the B1G. Sherrone Moore will handle the head coaching duties, and Corum says it has been tough for the team without Harbaugh.
Corum pointed to Harbaugh’s creation of the culture around the Wolverines and said the team already plans to present the coach the game ball if they win. Harbaugh’s absence also “adds fuel to the fire” per Corum.
Blake Corum says it’s “been tough” for the players to not have Jim Harbaugh on the sidelines for game days.
“He’s formed the culture here, he’s a players’ coach … a lot of us would run through a wall for him.”
— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) November 20, 2023
Michigan players plan to give Jim Harbaugh the game ball if they win.
“It’s been tough because Coach Harbaugh means so much to us,” Blake Corum said about Harbaugh’s suspension. “Going into The Game without him, it only adds fuel to the fire.” pic.twitter.com/5Nbcxyqniv
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) November 20, 2023
The national spotlight will once again be on The Game with the winner heading to Indianapolis for the B1G Championship. The winner will also maintain a top-4 slot for the College Football Playoff with all eyes on a national title.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.