Unfavorable injury news for Michigan's running back.

An important player for the Michigan Wolverines against the Illinois Fighting Illini will not play.Donovan Edwards, a Michigan running back, was declared ineligible

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prior to Saturday's match against Illinois.For unknown circumstances, the sophomore running back left last week's game against Nebraska early. Up until today, there had been

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no real status report, and Edwards had been immediately ruled out. The Detroit Free Press' Tony Garcia broke the news of Edwards' absence.Donovan Edwards is OUT for Michigan today,

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a club spokesman tells the Free Press, Garcia writes. A week ago, the sophomore running back played twice on the first series but left before Nebraska's last three quarters.

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Edwards is an important part of the Michigan offense. Blake Corum, the season's top rusher, has been his stand-in. He has so far racked up 471 yards on 70 carries while scoring

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four rushing touchdowns.Prior to getting hurt, the sophomore contributed to the passing game as well. He has 179 yards and two scores on 14 receptions this season.

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Against Illinois, the Wolverines will deal with a potent rushing onslaught. Chase Brown, the best rusher in the country with 1,442 yards this season,

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is a Fighting Illini. Now that Edwards is out, the Wolverines must largely rely on Corum.

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