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Michigan’s dominant running game in CFP National Championship drawing plenty of reaction on social media
By Sydney Hunte
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Michigan ran wild on Washington in the 1st quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Houston.
In just 15 minutes, the Wolverines racked up 174 yards and 2 touchdowns on just 9 carries. Donovan Edwards recorded a pair of touchdowns, the first for 41 yards to open the scoring and the second for 46 yards on Michigan’s next possession. Blake Corum totaled 73 yards on 4 carries, with a long of 59 yards to end the 1st quarter that put his team in the red zone.
The Wolverines held a 14-3 lead after the opening period. With the run game taking care of business, it took some of the pressure off of J.J. McCarthy, who was 3-of-4 passing for 55 yards.
Michigan’s ability to sustain its success on the ground could prove critical the rest of the way. Meanwhile, here’s some of the reaction on social media to what was a massively successful 1st quarter for the Wolverines running the ball:
Donovan Edwards tonight pic.twitter.com/LVULxa1PNa
— Walk-On Redshirts (@walkonredshirts) January 9, 2024
Donovan Edwards in the first quarter #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/3wfsLmEtXM
— carlin (@AblesCarlin) January 9, 2024
Same Energy #GoBluehttps://t.co/PpNPTzXjJ1 pic.twitter.com/vgN5joz0Ze
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 9, 2024
Good God pic.twitter.com/8iLdL2nvSZ
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) January 9, 2024
Sooooooooo man ppl bet Blake Corum 2 TDs tonight, I know they’re seething. Donovan Edwards turning into 2015 tOSU Zeke Elliott
— zach ? (@Cantguardzach2) January 9, 2024
Washington surrendering two TD runs back to back is NOT bueno. Washington defensive front looking outmatched if they cant keep Michigan contained. Edwards and Corum are going to make plays but if they keep teeing off like this and itll take Penix out of the game
— Wilten Houston (@wr1t3him) January 9, 2024
Edwards and Corum both bout to hit 100 yds rushing and we still in the 1st half. #NationalChampionship
— Nothing But Sports (@NBSCENTRAL) January 9, 2024
Edwards and Corum not playing!
— 34-30 Herbert Von Solti (@SoltiVon) January 9, 2024
#corum and #edwards are Sony michel and Nick Chubb
— ? (@coffeesnobbb) January 9, 2024
https://twitter.com/Willcarlson69/status/1744532364674363754
CORUM & EDWARDS ON BULLY MODE #GoBlue
— Gho$t (@ispeakmalik) January 9, 2024
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.