All-Time Leaders: Top Bowl Game Performances

With Michigan’s post-season coming up, here’s a look at Michigan’s top performances in bowl games over the years.

NOTE: This took a lot of time to sift through the various games, so if I missed a top performance, let me know!

SINGLE GAME PASSING YARDAGE LEADERS

1. 373 yards – Chad Henne (2007 vs. Florida)
2. 369 yards – Tom Brady (1999 vs. Alabama)
3. 343 yards – J.J. McCarthy (2022 vs. TCU)
4. 319 yards – John Navarre (2002 vs. Florida)
5. 309 yards – Chad Henne (2006 vs. USC)

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SINGLE GAME RUSHING YARDAGE LEADERS

1. 235 yards – Tyrone Wheatley (1992 vs. Washington)
2. 234 yards – Jamie Morris (1987 vs. Alabama)
3. 182 yards – Butch Woolfolk (1982 vs. Washington)
4. 182 yards – Anthony Thomas (2000 vs. Auburn)
5. 142 yards – Leroy Hoard (1988 vs. USC)

SINGLE GAME RECEIVING YARDAGE LEADERS

1. 167 yards – Desmond Howard (1990 vs. Ole Miss)
2. 153 yards – Adrian Arrington (2007 vs. Florida)
3. 150 yards – David Terrell (1999 vs. Alabama)
4. 145 yards – Jeremy Gallon (2012 vs. South Carolina)
5. 136 yards – David Terrell (2000 vs. Auburn)

SINGLE GAME TOUCHDOWN LEADERS

1. 3 touchdowns (3 rushing) – Jamie Morris (1987 vs. Alabama)
2. 3 touchdowns (3 rushing) – Tyrone Wheatley (1992 vs. Washington)
3. 3 touchdowns (3 receiving) – David Terrell (1999 vs. Alabama)
4. 3 touchdowns (3 receiving) – Braylon Edwards (2004 vs. Texas)
5. 2 touchdowns (2 rushing) – Leroy Hoard (1988 vs. USC)
6. 2 touchdowns (2 receiving) – Desmond Howard (1990 vs. Ole Miss)
7. 2 touchdowns (2 receiving) – Tony McGee (1992 vs. Washington)
8. 2 touchdowns (2 rushing) – Tyrone Wheatley (1993 vs. North Carolina State)
9. 2 touchdowns (2 receiving) – Tai Streets (1997 vs. Washington State)
10. 2 touchdowns (2 rushing) – Anthony Thomas (2000 vs. Auburn)
11. 2 touchdowns (2 receiving) – Adrian Arrington (2007 vs. Florida)
12. 2 touchdowns (2 receiving) – Jeremy Gallon (2012 vs. South Carolina)
13. 2 touchdowns (1 receiving, 1 rushing) – Roman Wilson (2022 vs. TCU)

SINGLE GAME TACKLE LEADERS

1. 18 tackles – Garland Rivers (1984 vs. BYU)
2. 18 tackles – Al Bishop (1987 vs. Alabama)
3. 16 tackles – Ron Simpkins (1977 vs. Washington)
4. 14 tackles – Gregory Morton (1975 vs. Oklahoma)
5. 14 tackles – Sam Sword (1998 vs. Arkansas)

SINGLE GAME SACK LEADERS

1. 2.0 sacks – Dhani Jones (1997 vs. Washington State)
2. 2.0 sacks – James Hall (1998 vs. Arkansas)

LONGEST PLAYS

1. 88 yards – Tyrone Wheatley TD run (1992 vs. Washington)
2. 79 yards – Derrick Alexander punt return TD (1993 vs. North Carolina State)
3. 76 yards – Curt Stephenson TD catch from Rick Leach (1977 vs. Washington)
4. 65 yards – Carson Butler catch from Chad Henne (2007 vs. Florida)
5. 63 yards – Desmond Howard TD catch from Elvis Grbac (1990 vs. Ole Miss)

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