Critics have been hard on Michigan Wolverines running back Donovan Edwards. In 2022, he rushed for 991 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 7.1 yards per carry. Through five games this year, Edwards has 157 yards on the ground, zero touchdowns, and averaging 3.3 yards per carry. He also hasn’t eclipsed 100 yards in a game, compared to five last season.
Part of the reason his numbers are down is due to Blake Corum’s return, along with the emergence of Kalel Mullings in short-yardage situations. Not to mention, running backs coach Mike Hart and offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore have continued to find ways to get both Corum and Edwards on the field at the same time, placing Edwards in more passing-down situations rather than in the backfield.