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5 things we learned in Michigan football win over Purdue

By Chris Peterson

Nov 4, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh on the sideline in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh on the sideline in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum scores a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Michigan Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum scores a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Michigan Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. /

2. The running game has issues

Blake Corum scored three touchdowns last night, but he only got 44 yards on 15 attempts for an average of 2.9 per carry. Donovan Edwards got 21 yards and averaged 2.6.

If it wasn’t for the 44-yard run by Morgan, Michigan football would have only rushed for 66 yards. Purdue does have a solid defensive front, but at some point, this team has to start running the ball — even if it means running McCarthy which was key against Penn State and Ohio State a season ago.

Harbaugh said at the start of the season that he respected how Georgia was able to run the ball against anyone, in any situation. Michigan football was pretty close to that the past two seasons, but the Wolverines have taken a step back.

Part of it is the offensive line. Yet, at times, it seems like the running backs could be getting more too. All I know is that if Michigan football is one-dimensional against Penn State and Ohio State, it’s going to make beating those teams much more difficult.

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