Does Michigan football have a secret weapon at running back?

The running back room for Michigan football has gotten alarmingly light over the course of the season, culminating with the injury to Jordan Marshall.

Marshall avoided a serious injury. Sherrone Moore made it sound like he'll be ready to play against Ohio State next week.

That leaves the Maryland game as an open question, though. It feels like if the Ohio State game were this week, Marshall might find a way to go. Bryson Kuzdal ran the ball well against Northwestern with 15 rushes for 53 yards.

Kuzdal didn't have any runs of more than 10 yards, but he definitely showed some promise. You wonder if Michigan football plans on making him the No. 1 back this week. It's risky, but they might not have a choice based on Marshall's health.

A secret weapon for Michigan football at running back

One other option on the table is fullback Max Bredeson. We saw him get snaps in the backfield on some passing situations as a protector, but this week, with all of the injuries, he's getting some snaps at tailback, too.

“He's getting opportunities to play at tailback now. And that's not about because of what we don't have — it's because of what we do have in him. He's one of a kind," Michigan football co-offensive coordinator Steve Casula said to Alejandro Zuniga.

Bredeson is one of a kind. He's the best fullback in college football. He's also probably someone who will get drafted. His blocking ability is such a weapon, and the way it can be deployed is part of what makes him so dangerous.

Bredeson, a former high school quarterback, has shown some receiving skills. We haven't seen him used as a runner, but I can only imagine him running through a defender's facemask.

The Wolverines have struggled in short-yardage. Maybe a solution is giving the ball to Bredeson and letting him power his way forward. Who knows if he will get some actual carries against Maryland?

But if Jordan Marshall is out, all options might be on the table.