1997: Michigan 27 Colorado 3

Game played on September 13, 1997 in Ann Arbor.
1997 Michigan Wolverines Starting Lineups...
OFFENSE:
Split End - Tai Streets
Left Tackle - Jeff Backus
Left Guard - Steve Hutchinson
Center - Zach Adami
Center - Steve Fraiser
Right Guard - Chris Ziemann
Right Guard - David Brandt
Right Guard - Zack Adami
Right Tackle - Jon Jansen
Tight End - Jerame Tuman
Tight End - Mark Campbell
Flanker - Russell Shaw
Flanker - Charles Woodson
Flanker - Marcus Knight
Quarterback - Brian Griese
Tailback - Chris Howard
Tailback - Clarence Williams
Fullback - Chris Floyd
Fullback - Demetrius Smith
Fullback - Aaron Shea
Fullback - Mark Campbell
DEFENSE:
Right Linebacker - James Hall
Right Linebacker - Juaquin Feazell
Nose Tackle - Rob Renes
Defensive End - Glen Steele
Defensive End - Juaquin Feazell
Outside Linebacker - Clint Copenhaver
Outside Linebacker - Rob Swett
Outside Linebacker - DeWayne Patmon
Inside Linebacker - Sam Sword
Inside Linebacker - Ian Gold
Inside Linebacker - Dhani Jones
Inside Linebacker - Eric Mayes
SS Cornerback - Charles Woodson
WS Cornerback - Andre Weathers
WS Cornerback - Daydrion Taylor
WS Cornerback - William Peterson
Strong Safety - Marcus Ray
Free Safety - Tommy Hendricks

[@zeckblue]

That defense was absolutely BRUTAL...

[@danthestyxfan]

I always consider the 2 common games between them. Both played Colorado and Baylor UM beat Colorado 27-3 and Baylor 38-3 while Neb in their games beat Col 27-24 and Baylor 47-21. UM beat Baylor by 35 and Colorado by 24 (and this was under Lloyd so no running up the score) while Nebraska beat Colorado by 3 and Baylor by 26 (and Osborn was famous for not holding his team back from scoring)

[@mstevens24]

Great openings by keith

[@edwarddegalan107]

Thanks. Wolverine Historian

[@matthewivan6385]

My first game as a student, after living in Boulder, Colorado during my high school years. THIS...will forever be my favorite Meeechigan game.

[@mstevens24]

Great opening by keith

[@View934]

I like when Michigan played Colorado, Florida State & Washington........

[@Josh-tr3ld]

Stacked O-LINE for the Wolverines!

[@vprygoski]

all the Hail Marys in the world could not save Colorado on this day!!!!! i was there and loving every second of it. The start of a national championship season for Michigan (sorry, Nebraska, we would have kicked your asses and you know it) and a Heisman season for C-Wood who is now with my favorite NFL team, the Packers!

[@cfbfanatic]

Thanks for the upload!

[@ynp1978]

Been following college football for nearly a half century.....that Michigan defense was the best I have ever seen. #1 in the nation in total defense,#1 in the nation in scoring defense,#1 in the nation in passing defense and #7 in the nation in rushing defense giving up less than 100 yards per game. First and only defensive player in win the Heisman Trophy. They defeated 7 A.P. ranked teams at the time they played them and won the AP national championship! Good Lord...has it been 22 years already?

[@qmitch2]

I remember this game very cleary. People forget that Colorado was a Power in the 90's up to this point. You know this had to be a Big Game if College Gameday was there. Colorado had some studs on this team. Rae Curruth & Matt Russell to name a few. Michigan dominated them. The score really dosen't show how bad Colorado got beat.

[@harveybullocks1281]

glorious beginning was a fitting statement, as usual by Keith Jackson.

[@Jackwraith]

The Sporting News had them at #1, which was fitting, since it was SN that had made the comment about the block 'M' standing for 'mediocre' that this team used as motivation for much of the season.

[@BluebomberX3]

I always knew Lee Corso hated Michigan.Guess it goes back to the Anthony Carter catch that won the game in 1979.Shoul've gone for 2 "Coach" Corso.

[@harveybullocks1281]

I'm aware of that, i was just remarking how fitting it was that when one rivalry briefly sprung up between Michigan and Colorado another one was being brewed between the Wings and the Avs.

[@jhumpmgoblue]

the win that got it all started.

[@cdzmo1972]

Michigan clearly came out with the edge in this three-game rivalry. A close win at UM by Colorado, a close win at CU by the Wolverines and then a blowout win by Michigan at home.

[@StFidjnr]

HEY LEE shoud've pick MICHIGAN

[@WolverineHistorian]

Not to defend Corso but I think we might been favored going into the game even though we were ranked lower. I can't be sure, though.

[@vprygoski]

yep! Corso will never forgive Coach Bo and the Meeecheegun team for kicking the crap out of his Loosiers repeatedly. Jealousy will get you nowhere, Lee!

[@Bruce_144]

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[@bennyrobinson1935]

3:50 Just look at that relentless swarming speed

[@harveybullocks1281]

anybody ever find it interesting that we scheduled the home and home w/ Colorado right around the time of the advent of the Wings-Avs rivalry in hockey?

[@WolverineHistorian]

That was probably the main reason. But he was also 0-8 against Michigan. The endless ass kickings probably didn't help.

[@cdzmo1972]

@WolverineHistorian even better, I didn't know they played them back then.

[@Jackwraith]

The Sporting News had them #1. SN was also the source of the "M stands for Mediocre" comment that the '97 team used as motivation during the off-season.

[@miktimrob]

wish they could have kept the shut out

[@WolverineHistorian]

@Tigersfan829 A whole bunch of polls had them all over the top ten. I think a poll in Sports Illustrated had them at #1. The AP had them at #8 and I think the coaches had them at #5.

[@WolverineHistorian]

@Tigersfan829 @Tigersfan829 A whole bunch of polls had them all over the top ten. I think a poll in Sports Illustrated had them at #1. The AP had them at #8 and I think the coaches had them at #5.

[@waynejrwalton928]

that bootleg play to the TE. was open all year long in 97

[@WolverineHistorian]

I think it was just a well timed coincidence. But still some great games.

[@ggoblue]

pretty sure that the avs were still in quebec when the games were scheduled.

[@MVillani1985]

I'd say "dominating everywhere but the scoreboard", but 27-3 sure looks like a blowout, the highlight video pretty much speaks for itself. I don't know if Colorado had more than 5 first downs all game long. I remember some of those great Colorado teams of the past, it's amazing how far they've fallen since Rick Neuheisel poisoned them a few years ago. This would be a great rivalry to see renewed, though.

[@kvnryn]

LOL @ Lesley getting so fired up after putting up their only points of the game.

[@jamesbowen8960]

Her street looks like a kid here. I think he's about 27 years old.

[@Tigersfan829]

Even Keith Jackson said "this is michigan". And why is it that some have said colorado was ranked #1 when they were ranked 8th?

[@WolverineHistorian]

@cdzmo1972 4 games. Bo's boys crushed Colorado 31-0 in 1974.

[@danthestyxfan]

Hey WH do you have the 1997 Wisconsin game?

[@harveybullocks1281]

Michigan ran a TBC defense, Tackle the Ball Carrier defense. the only NFL team that doesn't run it is the Detroit Lions

[@harveybullocks1281]

apparently Tumane married Griese's sister.

[@StFidjnr]

@ 0:27 ok keith jackson do the honors

[@MVillani1985]

Corso curses a team once again, LOL.

[@qmitch2]

@0BelowSeaLevel9 I think we should go 8-4, maybe better if Devin Gardner is for real & not just hype !!!

[@WolverineHistorian]

@Tigersfan829 @Tigersfan829 A whole bunch of polls had them all over the top ten. I think a poll in Sports Illustrated had them at #1. The AP had them at #8 and I think the coaches had them at #5.