Corum Confident Michigan Led by Underwood beats Ohio State

Blake Corum may be in Los Angeles now, but his heart is still in Ann Arbor.

The former Michigan All-American and current Rams running back made that clear during a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, where he offered a bold prediction about the Wolverines’ 2025 season. When asked about the upcoming year and Michigan’s chances in The Game, Corum didn’t hesitate.

“I think it’s going to be a good year for my Wolverines,” he said. “We’re going for number five this year, Rich.”

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That would be five straight wins over Ohio State. But Corum, who scored two touchdowns in Michigan’s 2023 win against the Buckeyes and played a central role in the program’s turnaround, believes the culture Jim Harbaugh built — and Sherrone Moore now leads — remains strong.

The Wolverines are two years removed from a 15-0 national championship season and haven’t lost to Ohio State since 2019. Corum was instrumental in Michigan’s 2021, 2022, and 2023 victories before heading to the NFL. And he still follows the program closely, even serving as honorary head coach for the Maize vs Blue spring game.

Among the reasons for Corum’s optimism is freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, the five-star early enrollee who turned heads during spring practice.

“He should still be in high school, but he was out there making throws,” Corum said. “He’s big, he’s strong, he’s fast, and he’s smart. I assume he’s going to be the starter.”

Corum also praised the team’s recent recruiting, the energy around the program, and what he sees as a continuation of the identity that led to three straight Big Ten titles. All leads to confidence Michigan will once again beat Ohio State.

“We’re going to see, man,” he said with a grin. “We’re going for five this year.”

The Wolverines will face Ohio State on Nov. 30 in Columbus. If they win, it will mark the longest Michigan win streak in the rivalry since 1988-93 and likely put Team 146 in position to return to the College Football Playoff.

Corum won’t be on the field, but if his words are any indication, he’ll be watching — and expecting more of the same.