FBL vs. Penn State -- Postgame Notes

Today's announced attendance of 111,502 represents the fifth-largest crowd in Michigan Stadium history. It is also the largest crowd that has watched a Penn State game.

Michigan's overtime victory improves the Wolverines' overtime record to 2-0. U-M beat Alabama 35-34 in overtime in the 2000 Orange Bowl (Jan. 1, 2000). It was also Michigan's first Big Ten and regular-season overtime game and the first OT game in Michigan Stadium.

Junior tailback Chris Perry scored the first overtime touchdown at Michigan Stadium on a three-yard rush and U-M's second overtime touchdown ever. The other touchdown was a reception by Shawn Thompson from Tom Brady against Alabama in the 2000 Orange Bowl (Jan. 1, 2000).

Chris Perry recorded his first catch of the season midway through the second quarter. The reception was good for nine yards and was part of a drive that ended in Michigan's first touchdown of the afternoon.

Chris Perry set a career high with three catches for 37 yards. His previous career high was two receptions against Tennessee in the Florida 2002 Citrus Bowl (Jan. 1, 2002).

Senior/junior quarterback John Navarre recorded a career-high 27 completions. His previous high was 26 at Washington (Sept. 8, 2001). Navarre finished the day 27-for-41 for 244 yards and two touchdowns. Navarre's performance earned him ABC Player of the Game honors.

John Navarre scored the first rushing touchdown of his career on a one-yard dive late in the second quarter.

Sophomore wide receiver Braylon Edwards posted his second two-touchdown game of his career, with TD receptions of five and three yards. His other two-touchdown game was against Western Michigan (Sept. 7) earlier this year. Edwards now has seven touchdowns on the season.

Senior wide receiver Ronald Bellamy tied his career high with five receptions. He also posted five catches against Illinois (Sept. 28) earlier this season.

The Michigan defense held Penn State to 90 yards of total offense in the first half. It was Penn State's lowest first-half output of the season.

Sophomore cornerback Marlin Jackson posted his 13th pass breakup of the season in the first overtime. Jackson is now tied for fifth on Michigan's list for PBUs in a season with Todd Howard (1998-2001), who posted 13 PBUs in 2000 and 2001. The record-holder is Charles Woodson (1995-97) with 15 PBUs in 1996.

Senior/junior inside linebacker Carl Diggs posted a season-high 10 tackles, his third career game with double digits in tackles and his second against Penn State at home. Diggs recorded 12 tackles at Michigan State (Nov. 3, 2001) and 11 against Penn State (Nov. 11, 2000).

Junior inside linebacker Zach Kaufman tied his career high with six stops against Penn State. His other six-tackle game was against Illinois (Sept. 28) earlier this year.

Junior defensive end Larry Stevens tied a career high with five tackles today. He had previously recorded five stops against Tennessee in the Florida Citrus Bowl (Jan. 1, 2002).

Senior/junior Grant Bowman tied a career high with four tackles today, including two sacks. Bowman had recorded four stops two times before, most recently against Washington (Aug. 31) earlier this season.

Penn State Notes

Today's 27-24 overtime loss to Michigan marked Penn State's second overtime game this season and its second consecutive overtime loss. Penn State lost to Iowa 42-35 in overtime two weeks ago (Sept. 28). The Nittany Lions are now 0-2 in overtime this season and both of their losses are in overtime. Today was Penn State's first overtime loss on the road and the Nittany Lions are 0-3 all-time in overtime.

Penn State tailback Larry Johnson's first-quarter touchdown run was the first points that Michigan has given up in the first quarter this year at home.

Penn State wide receiver Bryant Johnson recorded over 100 receiving yards for the third time this season. He finished the day with seven receptions for 138 yards, including a 53-yard reception in the third quarter which is Penn State's longest play from scrimmage this season.

Penn State tight end Mike Lukac caught his first touchdown pass of his career from nine yards out in the third quarter.

Penn State backup quarterback Michael Robinson earned the first start of his career at the tailback position and made his first career reception on 12-yard, fourth-quarter grab.