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UM freshman Donovan Edwards begins to break through at running back

Ann Arbor — Blake Corum and Hassan Haskins have done the bulk of work leading Michigan to the No. 1 ranking nationally in rushing, but freshman Donovan Edwards made his college debut in the end zone scoring twice in the rout of Northern Illinois last weekend.

Edwards last scored touchdowns earlier this year when he led West Bloomfield to the state championship, the game’s timing affected by the pandemic. He rushed for three touchdowns, including runs of 78 and 71 yards, and accumulated a Division I/Class A-record 257 yards rushing. He also enrolled early at Michigan.