All-Time Leaders: Top Bowl Game Performances

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11Dec 2022
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All-Time Leaders: Top Bowl Game Performances

Tyrone Wheatley ran for 235 yards against Washington in the Rose Bowl (image via Twitter)

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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24Feb 2021
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Michigan’s 10 Longest Plays vs. Northwestern

Jehu Chesson

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.

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