Tag: Elvis Grbac

Michigan’s 10 Longest Plays vs. Northwestern

Here’s a look at the top ten longest plays over the years against the Northwestern Wildcats.

1. Jehu Chesson 96-yard kickoff return touchdown (2015)
2. Jamie Morris 80-yard kickoff return (1984)
3. Anthony Carter 78-yard punt return touchdown (1979)
4. Tyrone Wheatley 74-yard touchdown run (1991)
5. Steve Breaston 67-yard punt return touchdown (2004)
6. Elvis Grbac 65-yard pass to Amani Toomer (1992)
7. Elvis Grbac 64-yard touchdown pass to Desmond Howard (1991)
8. Stan Edwards 62-yard kickoff return (1977)
9. Lawrence Ricks 60-yard touchdown run (1981)
10. Anthony Thomas 60-yard touchdown run (1999)
11. John Kolesar 60-yard punt return (1988)

Hit the jump to see video of the top three plays.

All-Time Season Passing Touchdown Leaders

Here’s a look at the top passing touchdown leaders for any single season in Michigan history:

1. 25 – Elvis Grbac (1991)
2. 25 – Chad Henne (2004)
3. 24 – John Navarre (2003)
4. 23 – Chad Henne (2005)
5. 23 – Shea Patterson (2019)
6. 22 – Chad Henne (2006)
7. 22 – Chad Henne (2018)
8. 21 – Elvis Grbac (1990)
9. 21 – John Navarre (2002)
10. 21 – Devin Gardner (2013)
11. 20 – Tom Brady (1999)
12. 20 – Jake Rudock (2015)
13. 20 – Denard Robinson (2011)
14. 19 – John Navarre (2001)
15. 18 – Jim Harbaugh (1985)
16. 18 – Drew Henson (2000)
17. 18 – Denard Robinson (2010)
18. 18 – Wilton Speight (2016)
19. 17 – Rick Leach (1978)
20. 17 – Elvis Grbac (1992)
21. 17 – Todd Collins (1993)
22. 17 – Brian Griese (1997)
23. 17 – Chad Henne (2007)

It’s pretty impressive that Chad Henne, Michigan’s career leader in passing touchdowns, has all four of his seasons in the top seven in Michigan history.

Here are some Elvis Grbac to remind you of his exploits: