Intentional or not, Donovan Edwards seemed to be going out of his way Tuesday to avoid providing the arch rival any bulletin board material. Michigan’s senior running back, usually gregarious and outspoken,

‘Big Game Don’ showed up against Penn State, but most visibly at Ohio State when Blake Corum was unable to do more than give it a go after injuring his knee. Edwards famously rattled off a 75-yard touchdown followed by an 85-yard touchdown late in The Game in Columbus, propelling Michigan to a 45-23 victory.

Senior running back Donovan Edwards has long been a Michigan football“legend,” according to not just Wolverine fans but also former head coach Jim Harbaugh. Edwards has shown up in numerous big tilts,

Edwards was a sophomore in 2022 and lead back Blake Corum had run himself into Heisman Trophy contention until suffering a knee injury in the final home game of the season. He tried to play at Ohio State but after two plays realized he could not continue. Edwards had to shoulder the rushing duties.

Michigan's Donovan Edwards appears to have had a change of heart when it comes to his school's biggest rival. In the past, the Wolverines running back was caught saying: "We ain't ever losing to Ohio State.