Michigan football's Blake Corum confirms surgery report; 'my guys are ready'

Michigan football star running back Blake Corum took to social media on Saturday morning, sharing that he has in fact had surgery.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday that Corum was scheduled to have surgery on the injured knee, ending the season for the junior.

The potential Heisman Trophy candidate suffered a left knee injury late in the first half of the game against Illinois. Corum tried to play last week against Ohio State, but after gaining just 6 yards on the first series, he sat out the rest of the game until the final two kneel downs of the 45-23 victory in Columbus.

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"Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers, surgery was a success!" Corum posted on Twitter. "I believe God does everything for a reason and this is just (an) obstacle to overcome along my journey. Even though I won't be at game today I will be there in spirit and best believe my guys are ready."

The Wolverines, No. 2 in the College Football Playoff, will play Purdue in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday night in Indianapolis. A win cements their spot in the national semifinals. Some believe even with a loss, U-M is destined to make a second consecutive appearance in the college football final four.

This season, Corum, the Big Ten Running Back of the Year, had 247 carries for 1,463 yards and 18 touchdowns.

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