Michigan’s 10 Longest Plays vs. Washington

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5Oct 2024
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Michigan’s 10 Longest Plays vs. Washington

Tyrone Wheatley (image via MGoBlog)

Michigan is 10-5 against the Washington Huskies. They first met on November 4, 1916, which was a 66-7 win for the Wolverines. The last time they met was on January 8, 2024 in the national championship game, sealing Michigan’s 15-0 season.

  1. Tyrone Wheatley 88-yard TD run (1992)
  2. Mike Sainristil 81-yard interception return (2023)
  3. Rick Leach 76-yard TD pass to Curt Stephenson (1977)
  4. Blake Corum 67-yard TD run (2021)
  5. Blake Corum 59-yard run (2023)
  6. Chris Perry 57-yard TD run (2002)
  7. Tyrone Wheatley 56-yard TD pass (1992)
  8. Tyrone Wheatley 53-yard TD run (1991)
  9. Elvis Grbac 49-yard TD pass to Tony McGee (1992)
  10. Donovan Edwards 46-yard TD run (2023)

NOTE: I’m having a tough time finding stats pre-1977, so if you have any resources/updates for me to mix into the post, let me know.

Hit the jump for highlights of Wheatley’s 88-yarder, Sainristil’s INT return, and Leach-to-Stephenson.

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