A 20-3 lead for Michigan against Maryland slowly dissipated on Saturday afternoon. Maryland scratched and clawed and the game became 23-17 Michigan. Later on, it was 29-24 Michigan. Too close for comfort. However, Michigan would get the job done and win the game 31-24. But as running back Blake Corum put it, Maryland gave them a run for their money.
“Maybe we needed this test a little bit,” Corum said. “Maybe we needed a close game like this.”
It was a test, one that Michigan passed, but the biggest exam for the team awaits. Corum’s comments come knowing what’s ahead for Michigan next Saturday — No.