The Michigan Wolverines jumped out to an early lead over the Washington Huskies during Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship game.
As expected, it was the Wolverines’ rushing attack that got them on the board in the first quarter, though it wasn’t the usual suspect Blake Corum running with the ball during the scoring plays.
Instead, Michigan running back Donovan Edwards took over early, scoring touchdowns on each of his first two carries of the game.
Edwards registered a 41-yard touchdown on his first run of the game, giving the Wolverines a 7–0 lead. He outdid that on his next rushing attempt, which came on Michigan’s very next drive, as he broke loose for a 46-yard score.
DONOVAN EDWARDS TO THE HOUSE 〽️
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 9, 2024
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Edwards, who had a down year in his junior season, had just three rushing touchdowns all season, but when the spotlight was brightest, he stepped up when his number was called.
DONOVAN EDWARDS. AGAIN ‼️
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 9, 2024
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Edwards’s unexpected big game left Michigan fans and college football fans stunned, and they had plenty to say on social media after his pair of big touchdowns.
2022 Ohio State Donovan Edwards has returned.
— Championship Connoisseur (@UMvsEveryone) January 9, 2024
If Donovan Edwards was going to save his best game for the natty this season I'm good with it
— Swanky Wolverine (@swankywolverine) January 9, 2024
Unreal! Donovan Edwards played his role all season. No complaints.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 9, 2024
TOUCHDOWN for Michigan to open the National Freaking Championship pic.twitter.com/noJMB01SbV
Donovan Edwards entering tonight: 3 total touchdowns and no more than 52 rushing yards in any game this season.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 9, 2024
Through two drives tonight: 2 rushes, 87 yards, 2 touchdowns.
This is turning into the Donovan Edwards Game.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 9, 2024
Big game Donovan Edwards 😂
— Insider Corner (@WolverineCorner) January 9, 2024
First drive: Donovan Edwards' longest run of the year - 41yd TD
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) January 9, 2024
Second drive: Donovan Edwards' new longest run of the year - 46yd TD
