Michigan Football Classics - 2004 vs. MSU
Edwards Sparks 3OT Comeback Victory
Trailing 27-10 with 8:43 remaining in the fourth quarter, the No. 12 University of Michigan football team fought back to defeat Michigan State, 45-37, in triple overtime Saturday (Oct. 30) in front of 111,609 fans at Michigan Stadium.
Wide receiver Braylon Edwards had a career game for U-M, finishing with 11 catches for 189 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, including the two fourth-quarter scores that brought the Wolverines back from the 17-point deficit and forced overtime. Edwards accounted for 18 of the Wolverines' final 32 points in the comeback win.
The Wolverines used fourth-quarter scoring drives of 15 and 14 seconds, respectively, to tie the game at 27-27 with 2:59 left in regulation, and senior tight end Tim Massaquoi hauled in the two-point conversion after a Braylon Edwards touchdown in the final overtime.
With the victory, Michigan remained undefeated in Big Ten Conference play at 6-0. Outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley finished the game with 11 tackles (7 solo and 2 TFL).
Tailback Michael Hart had 33 carries for 224 yards and one TD, becoming the first player in Michigan history to rush for 200 yards in three consecutive games.
Michigan Football Classics
Each Saturday at 11:30 a.m. ET, from Sept. 12-Oct. 17, Learfield IMG College will rebroadcast classic Michigan football games on Detroit's 97.1 FM The Ticket. From "The Catch" against Notre Dame in 1991 to the Wolverines' 10-7 victory over rival Ohio State in 1971, Michigan Football Classics will let fans relive some of the memorable moments in the history of Michigan football. Audio broadcast replays will also be available at MGoBlue.com/watch.
