Memorable Michigan Stadium Moments
9/22/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
Manningham Silences the Lions as Time Expires C October 15, 2005
Manningham caught two fourth-quarter touchdown passes, including the game winner from 10 yards out as time expired to help Michigan defeat No. 8-ranked and undefeated Penn State, 27-25, on the last play of the game.
Edwards Shines Under the Lights C October 30, 2004
With two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and the game winner in the third overtime, Edwards helped Michigan erase a 17-point deficit with 8:43 remaining in the fourth quarter and beat Michigan State, 45-37. Edwards accounted for 18 of the Wolverines' final 32 points in the comeback win.
100th Big Game Ends in a U-M Win C November 22, 2003
In the 100th meeting between No. 5-ranked Michigan and No. 4-ranked Ohio State, Michigan won the Big Ten title in a 35-21 victory and went on to the Rose Bowl. Edwards led the way with seven catches for 130 yards and two scores.
First Overtime Game in the Big House C October 12, 2002
Tied 21-21 at the end of regulation, Chris Perry answered a Penn State field goal with a touchdown run to give Michigan a 27-24 win over the 15th-ranked Nittany Lions in the first overtime game in the Big House.
Washington Falls in Last-Second Field Goal Victory C August 31, 2002
In the season-opener, Phillip Brabbs hit a 44-yard field goal to cap a 31-29 comeback win over No. 11-ranked Washington.
The First Game Following 9-11 C September 22, 2001
Following the tragic events of September 11, Michigan honored the fallen and returned to the gridiron in an emotional 38-21 win over Western Michigan.
Wolverines Blank No. 9 Penn State C November 7, 1998
Michigan handed No. 9-ranked Penn State its first shutout in 130 games in an inspiring 27-0 win over the Nittany Lions.
| Woodson Stuns Buckeyes C November 22, 1997 Charles Woodson led U-M to Big Ten and national titles and clinched the 1997 Heisman Trophy with a 78-yard punt return for a touchdown vs. No. 4-ranked Ohio State, helping Michigan win 20-14. |
| Tim Biakabutuka Rushes Past Ohio State C November 25, 1995 Tshimanga Biakabutuka gained 313 rushing yards on 37 carries as Michigan dominated No. 2 Ohio State, 31-23. |
| Hayes Snares Game Winner vs. Virginia C August 26, 1995 Mercury Hayes capped U-M's greatest comeback with a 15-yard TD reception from Scott Dreisbach as time expired against No. 17-ranked Virginia in an 18-17 win to open the 1995 season. |
| Howard Strikes Heisman Pose C November 23, 1991 Desmond Howard struck the Heisman Trophy pose after scoring on a 93-yard punt return against No. 18-ranked Ohio State in a 31-3 victory for the fourth-ranked Wolverines. |
| Harbaugh to Kolesar Beats Buckeyes C November 23, 1985 Holding a tenuous 20-17 lead, Jim Harbaugh and John Kolesar hooked up on a 77-yard TD reception that shifts momentum back to No. 6-ranked Michigan in a 27-17 win over the 12th-ranked Buckeyes. |
| Carter's Game-Winning Catch vs. Indiana C October 27, 1979 John Wangler tossed a 45-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Carter on the final play to claim a thrilling homecoming win, 27-21 for the 10th-ranked Maize and Blue. |
| Wolverines Top #1 Ohio State C November 22, 1969 Bo Schembechler's first U-M team beats top-ranked OSU 24-12 to win the Big Ten title and secure a Rose Bowl berth. |
Johnson Sets U-M Rushing Record C November 16, 1968
Ron Johnson set the Michigan rushing record with 347 yards on 31 carries against Wisconsin, including a school-record five rushing TDs in a 34-9 win over the Badgers.
| Harmon Battles Iowa C October 14, 1939 Tom Harmon rushes 18 times for 112 yards and scores a record four touchdowns (one by interception) in a 27-7 win, securing the 1940 Heisman Trophy. |
| Taylor Score Stadium's First TD C October 1, 1927 LaVerne "Kip" Taylor scored Michigan Stadium's first TD on a 28-yard pass from Louis Gilbert against Ohio Wesleyan in a 33-0 rout. |
