There was plenty being mentioned on social media about Blake Corum and JJ McCarthy following Michigan’s impressive 47-14 win over the weekend.
After a relatively gradual start to open the 2021 season, the Michigan Wolverines settled in on either side of the ball and cruised to a snug 47-14 victory over Western Michigan on Saturday.
Though a number of Wolverines put together some spectacular performances, two Wolverines, specifically, had social media buzzing for all the proper causes – sophomore running back Blake Corum and freshman quarterback JJ McCarthy.
It started when Corum got his first carry on Michigan’s first drive of the afternoon. After taking the handoff, Corum burst via the line like lightning, splitting two would-be tacklers on his solution to an 18 yard gain. He continued to gash the Broncos all afternoon, racking up a team-high 212 all-purpose yards with two touchdowns.
Needless to say, Corum’s efficiency was a hot topic on social media.
Yoβ¦@blake_corum π This young man is an issue!!! πͺπΎ π¨π₯
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) September 4, 2021
Blake Corum is college Reggie Bush
— Hunter Dickinson (@H_Dickinson24) September 4, 2021
Wheels on π₯
Alll the way to 20 YD line for @blake_corum π¨@UMichFootball pic.twitter.com/jy0clYfF0j
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 4, 2021
Have a day, @blake_corum!
2nd TD of the game for the @UMichFootball Sophomore. πͺ pic.twitter.com/l2RYu8cBAs
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 4, 2021
The other large efficiency of the day went to true freshman quarterback JJ McCarthy. Thanks to a snug second-half lead, McCarthy was in a position to relieve beginning quarterback Cade McNamara early within the third quarter. McCarthy would end the afternoon finishing 4 of 6 makes an attempt for 80 yards and 1 incredible landing pass – a move that would have all of social media buzzing.
Just an ABSURD throw from Michigan's JJ McCarthy. Wow.
(via @BigTenNetwork)pic.twitter.com/FgcstP8N8Y
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 4, 2021
World Meet JJ π
2021 All-American JJ McCarthy (@jjmccarthy09) throws the first touchdown pass of his collegiate career. #GoBlue γ½οΈ#AllAmericanBowl πΊπΈ
— All-American Bowl (@AABonNBC) September 4, 2021
Cade McNamara looked good today but this throw by JJ McCarthy. My god. pic.twitter.com/XmCJUPgrRg
— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) September 4, 2021