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Fauquier County native and University of Michigan running back Blake Corum etched his name in the school鈥檚 record books Monday night, scoring the game-winning touchdown in overtime to send his team to the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Corum鈥檚 17-yard touchdown on the first drive of overtime gave the Wolverines a 27-20 lead over Alabama, and Michigan鈥檚 defense stopped the Crimson Tide on the ensuing drive to seal the game.
Michigan will face Washington in the National Championship.
Corum hails from Marshall and went on to attend Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore. Last month, he was named a finalist for the Wuerffel Trophy, which honors college football players who exemplify a commitment to serving others. The trophy ended up going to Georgia鈥檚 Ladd McConkey.
Among his various accolades, Corum has received recognition for the BC2 Youth Football Camp he hosts annually in Marshall. His most recent camp, held in June, was attended by hundreds of young players.
