Blake Corum's return to the Big House brings back all the emotions

Legendary Michigan running back Blake Corum returned to Ann Arbor to support the Wolverines as they hosted the Wisconsin Badgers.
Blake Corum, 2024 CFP National Championship - Michigan v Washington
Blake Corum, 2024 CFP National Championship - Michigan v Washington | Aaron J. Thornton/GettyImages

Michigan legend, National Champion, and NFL running back Blake Corum returned to Ann Arbor on Saturday to support his alma mater as the Wolverines took on the Wisconsin Badgers.

As he walked back through the tunnel of the Big House for the first time since he helped lead the Michigan Wolverines to their 2023 National Championship, it was clear that the stadium held more memories than words could describe.

Corum made appearances on FOX's Big Noon Kickoff ahead of the game and shared his love for the program that turned him into the running back he is today (someone who can earn 133 yards and one touchdown on just 24 carries at the professional level).

While at Michigan, Corum racked up 3,737 rushing yards for 58 touchdowns alongside 411 receiving yards for three more touchdowns through the air.

He finished his collegiate career tied for the Michigan single-game record with five touchdowns in one game after his performance against UConn in 2022. He also holds the program single-season record-holder for rushing touchdowns (27) and total touchdowns (28), as well as the most points scored in a season (168), which is also a Big Ten record.

Corum ranks seventh in the Michigan history books for career rushing yards, but he holds the Wolverines' record for rushing touchdowns (58), total touchdowns (61), and career points scored (356).

Beyond helping the Wolverines secure the National Championship, Corum was undeniably a legend in Ann Arbor, and that was more apparent than ever when he made his return to his old stomping grounds.

No. 20 Michigan and Wisconsin kicked off at noon ET on Saturday, Oct. 4, and the game was broadcast on FOX (following Big Noon Kickoff).