Top 10 Moments in Michigan Stadium History (as voted on by the fans)

[@BigBill-if6qt]

As great as Charles Woodson's TD run was, the #1 moment in Michigan Stadium history has to be the '69 defeat of National Champion Ohio State when you consider all of the circumstances surrounding that game. It changed Michigan football forever. In the preceding years Michigan had trouble putting fans in the stands. Since then, the stadium has been full and Michigan is always considered a top-tier football program. All because of one game. It has to be number one.

[@nikolaidelchinski4412]

This is an OUTRAGE! The '69 Victory over OSU is the Greatest ! What??!! A PUNT return?!

[@devastator226]

I agree

[@dalydose]

Just one year after this was uploaded, there needed to be an update. That ending in 2011 vs. Notre Dame HAS to in the Top 10 now. That was INSANE.

[@KyleJPie10]

Seriously Id probably put that game at #3 at the very least

[@BaconFrisbee]

Never had an emotional up and down like that watching a game

[@brettthomas6400]

'09 M/ND should be there too

[@BaconFrisbee]

@@brettthomas6400 We don't talk about 08-09. We only talk about '10 because of how great Robinson was

[@brettthomas6400]

@@BaconFrisbee pretty dumb reply

[@rand49er]

I was at the '69 beating of Ohio State 24 to 12. I was a junior. It was glorious. I could watch all these plays over and over and over, especially the ones involving Ohio State. Go Blue!

[@Montuckz]

"Hello Heisman" is the best pure moment in college football history. Its Keith Jackson's signature moment of his legendary career. The timing on his call..the significance of the game..the amazing play itself. Its just so beautiful!

[@vangup]

There is nothing in the world like football at the University of Michigan on a Saturday afternoon.

[@yourface044]

Too bad the B1G is scheduling 2017 games during Friday. 😔

[@giantkiller56]

Unless you're talking about some other team, that doesn't apply to U-M: www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/mich-m-footbl-sched.html

[@tigersteele9552]

james kurtz ABSOLUTELY...THE BIG HOUSE!!!

[@mteagleworld]

james kurtz Ann Arbor becomes a total chaos filled with cars and roads closed

[@abrahamlincoln8748]

no named well, to be fair, he did say there was nothing like it. He never said it had to be a good experience.

[@ikarooz]

I am amused by all the negative comments from the haters and trolls. This vid wasn't created for your joy. Take off the blinders and remember this video is about THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FOOTBALL, which has a rich history of excellence that few can match. Other than "that school down south" or in the one in tuscaloosa, good luck finding half as many widely televised highlight reels of your favorite. GOOOOOO BLUUUUE!

[@robinwells911]

One thing I can agree on with the maze and blue weirdos is Ohio state sucks but I’m telling you it’s all GO GREEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!💚

[@ryank6557]

Robin Wells 26-6

[@slipshaft]

Yep, and Nassar was a U-M grad..arent you proud of him? How about Dr. "Drop Your Drawers?"

[@slipshaft]

Yep you're right.. UM is a legend..mostly in their own minds..

[@theace8502]

Well, that's kinda stupid tbh. Literally both Alabama and Ohio State have rich, storied programs as well. Plus, most of their success wasn't just before the 1940s. I respect Michigan football, but cmon man

[@robertdog]

The Howard punt return is the arguably the best play and announcing combination in the history of college football.

[@sitizenkanemusic]

Charles Woodson- The GOAT. Go Blue!

[@methodmaz13]

I concur!!!

[@xKTFOx]

No question about it

[@fredfier1402]

He had grace... his moves were smooth and poetic. And decisive. He also played way longer than most NFL players could dream, and was a top threat to the end. Truly a GOAT. The MJ of football.

[@thomasmckenzie4584]

Sitizen Kane I respectfully disagree. The year Desmond had was unbelievable. He scored 2 td's in every game that yr except the OSU game where he had the punt return. I loved Woodson, but I loved Howard just a little bit more. Plus I was there for #6 and #4.

[@johnherman6331]

@@thomasmckenzie4584 I was there in Section 16 - Row 61 - Seats 22 - 25 for all these except #2 and #5. #2 was before we had our season tickets and #5

[@simonjimenez4663]

the Desmond Howard play should have been one.

[@bbarrettgriffith]

which one lol

[@teekay4389]

Yep and wood should be 3

[@kademorgan6265]

Michigan State punt block return is #1

[@No-xo8vg]

Just the Keith Jackson call alone puts it in CFB FOLKLORE

[@klmbaby6]

Nah... Woodson deserved to be number 1 That run back sealed the game and the kept Michigan's title hope's alive IMO

[@PeacefulKancer]

As an Ohio State fan I'd like to say that I think that it is funny that games against Ohio State were part of so many of these. I am sure that we feel inversely the same. :) Such a great rivalry.

[@mason6dukeofyork]

Finally a true buckeye who understands the how great both teams are. I can't even express how happy I am to see this. Go Blue!

[@yidiandianpang]

I mean beating Purdue just doesn't mean that much. Well, if you can beat them that is.

[@joshuabennett5891]

11/27/21 will definitely be number one on the updated list of most memorable moments in Michigan football history! I was there and I got on the field to celebrate with the Wolverines!

[@lions4lifeprod]

Yep same. Best moment of my life for sure

[@patrickselix7366]

Wasn’t around in 1969, but the 2021 victory feels a lot like that did I’m sure, especially after beating them in their place this year. Momentum shifts after years of middling success

[@fritzphelps1785]

Hard call but 2021 may edge out 1969. I’m old enough to remember.

[@joshuabennett8110]

​@@fritzphelps1785I was extremely excited about the experience I had just went through, but it definitely will make for a great discussion amongst Michigan fans for a long time.

[@joshuabennett8110]

​@@lions4lifeproddefinitely my favorite memory at THE BIG HOUSE! GGGGGOOOOOOO BBBLLUUUEEE!

[@xKTFOx]

The Team. The Team. The Team

[@harvardnshorty]

I am getting chills down my spine watching these, and I'm a Badger fan!

[@sikid4000]

That's because michigan is so rich in history. Even if you are not a michgan fan you have to respect what this program is.

[@bruhe]

Was at “The Catch” game and “The Pose” game. Absolutely Electric. 100k plus losing their minds. I will always have goosebumps.

[@vangup]

Watching Woodson and UM beating OSU Woodson's senior year was the best college game I ever saw.

[@BrewerUMich91]

Jr. year. Woodson only played 3 seasons at UofM

[@Coilette3004]

Any real Michigan fan knows that the catch by AC, Anthony the Darter Carter, was the top moment in Meechigan history.

[@umbrella0326]

I'm very impressed that you included the 1969 OSU game. Schembechler did call that the greatest game of his career. Nicely done.

[@cumulus1234]

That 1969 game was similar to the 2016 Clemson game, 2017 Iowa, 2018 Purdue where OSU had too many mistakes, penalties and a lack of focus and concentration.

[@nickolaustheisen3695]

We need another Top 10 since this was released 13 years ago! I can think of a few already! Not including the plays that we had against Ohio State 21-23’!

[@BBBYpsi]

I miss real michigan football. I was at the Indiana game when that happened the big house was shaking like a major earth quake after that.

[@dankjarrel]

I was in the student section and the roar in that stadium was only eclipsed a few seconds later when the scorekeeper rolled up the final six points.

[@keithbrown8814]

Me tooo!!.....

[@ModanoTheBest]

Not a Michigan fan so I don't know all the history, but surprised Desmond Howard didn't get #1. That's got to be the most famous moment, at least to people from outside of Michigan.

[@JoshuaDay0550]

this was voted by michigan fans.... not people outside of michigan.

[@ShogunX11]

the Charles Woodson run was also more crucial because the national championship game was at stake. They were number one at the time and was possibly playing for the championship on their next bowl appearance.

[@yidiandianpang]

@@ShogunX11 But he didn't do the pose. Woodson was a better nfl player though.

[@ShogunX11]

@@yidiandianpang future hall of Famer. Strange how he and Howard both won Superbowls in Green bay

[@christianlibertarian5488]

@@ShogunX11 Go Pack Go! Go Blue!

[@mtbdudex]

Gotta love the voice of Bob Ufer on the AC catch, RIP sir

[@anissasegura]

r5tt

[@roberthobbs9316]

Was there!! Was incredible!

[@cortes0505]

@@Taft27 The horn was from George Patton's jeep. Bo was Patton's nephew. Ufer gave three beeps for a touchdown and one for an extra point, but he just went bonkers with the thing after Carter's touchdown. Ufer was an amazing announcer.

[@lloydkline3265]

Johnny wrangler to Anthony Carter, great combination, dynamic duo

[@ronash2031]

That diving catch, at 1:50, by Desmond Howard, WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.......PERIOD. 🤳✌☝️🏈🏈🏈🏈

[@charlesforman2257]

I remember watching that game !!! Amazing 💪💪

[@paulashley4072]

number 1 on this list for sure

[@rpryce2140]

Love this vid, and the memories and moments. However, the fans got this one wrong. It is impossible to say how huge the 1969 win over that school down south was. Michigan beat the best college football team (maybe ever) that year; it established Bo's program at UM; it set the stage for literally everything that came after it (including all of these highlights). It was, and remains, the upset of the century, and it should be number one on this, and all subsequent lists. People have short memories, but this one will last forever.

[@chuckharkes6569]

+R Pryce Agreed. This was the first college game I ever watched. Been hooked on the winged helmets ever since.

[@cumulus1234]

I know Coach Ryan Day played some clips of the 1969 game to his team before the2019 game and he wants it to be an annual thing. Always be motivated.

[@iamray09]

Des was my guy Woodson was and still is dope Braylon Edwards man damn Michigan had some nice ones

[@carolleregnard5911]

Thanks a bunch. I love playing football. :)

[@mikeallen6237]

I’m 32 I was born in 1988 and I still member that Woodson return like it was yesterday. I member my dad saying go go and ever sinse then Woodson has always been my favorite football player ever.

[@noahbo1]

Man i wish Ufer was around now, amazing!!

[@Danny-cg8dj]

Choosing the top 10 best plays of Michigan teams is like picking the best M&M out of a bowl of M&M's.

[@Earthshaker513]

So many great moments behind us, let's hope we can add more to come.

[@jefferysimmons4501]

As a college peer of Anthony Carter, I loved watching him make plays. Charlie Wood was such a great competitor, he was also fun to watch, BUT as a SC guy who played w/2 Heisman winners, the Des's punt return, Heisman pose. and Keith Jacksons call, was truly ALL THAT. One of the sweetness plays not just in Michigan history but in the history of college football. Period. Should be Number 1 ..hands down.

[@TheSecondWitness]

Number 1 will always and probably forever be Johnny Wangler to Anthony Carter - 45 yard miracle play with no time left for Schembechler’s team to beat Indiana. Never before, and never since, have the fans gone so crazy, for so long. No one wanted to leave the stadium that day. They hung around for an hour after the game, before they finally began to leave. Goal posts were tore down and paraded throughout the town. It was on the 100th anniversary of Michigan football, on Homecoming Day. Bob Ufer topped it off with the greatest radio call ever: “Johnny Wangler to Anthony Carter will be heard until another 100 years of Michigan football is played.”

[@llongone2]

#6 will always be my favorite! Greatest play in college football history.

[@vangup]

I agree Jim. UM was rebuilding under Bo and I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I haven't missed a UM football game since.

[@SkipperGray]

Wheres the Notre Dame under the lights game? that was one of the best games ever in my opinion

[@mld8191]

Um...it didn't exist yet. This video was uploaded in 2010. Under the lights was 2011.

[@markbrown4039]

Was at the game for #5...the play was in my end zone too. Manningham was a beast! I think the Anthony Carter TD in '79 should have placed higher than #7

[@lesliebeebe1302]

AC still - still - holds the NCAA career record for average all-purpose yards gained per play: 17.4, with 5,197 career yards on 298 touches.

[@tommyd17]

Some great moments for sure. I thought Dreisbach to Hayes, on the last play of the game, to cap off a 17 point comeback to Virginia was better than a couple of these, but hard to choose with so many. Go Blue!

[@jdhjimbo]

I remember that in 1995, as I was living in VA, andcat a wine festival andcseveralmUVA fans had it on their remote TVs, and Inthoughtvmy M cap was going to becwine-stained forever. Great catch, but it should never have come to that!

[@tigersteele9552]

OMG...I'VE GOT GOOSEBUMPS...I HAVE WATCH ALL THESE GAMES....I'M 70!!!

[@gabefleming3282]

Philip Brabbs kicks 44 yard field goal on the last play of the game to beat #9 Washington in 2002. Can't believe that wasn't on there.

[@aldoparrington2118]

There are a couple of other plays that should be included. The comeback against Virginia, the pass to Mercury Hayes as time expired to win 18- 17. And how about Denard Robinson pulling out the victory over the Irish in the first night game. Go Blue!!!

[@DanInBranson]

As a diehard lifelong Michigan fan this is hard for me to say, but Kordell Swewart's 70 yd hail mary should have made this list. Granted it beat us but it was still a top 10 Michigan Stadium moment. The title is Michigan Stadium moments, not Michigan Wolverines moments.

[@misterdude6762]

A diehard fan would never say that. And IF you were going for any team, it would have been the time Colorado beat us with the bomb with only a few seconds left.

[@misterdude6762]

Oops! That was the one I was thinking of, my bad.

[@michaeloneill1186]

No way man. It's "top" moments, not "worst" moments. And not to take anything away from anyone, that play was a fluke. Stewart's throw was tipped and another Colorado received happened to be in the right place at the right time. Not sure why Stewart gets the credit for this. Anyway, I would imagine it's one of Colorado's top ten moments, rightfully so, but it's not a top anything moment for Michigan.

[@DanInBranson]

JOKER Precisely Joker. Petty people who aren't true sports fans don't want to admit that even some of the bad plays that went against us are still top moments in the stadiums history.

[@SeanP7195]

Worst loss was being up 17 against #1 Miami and losing in the 4th.

[@Standc8bigbrown]

All day Michigan

[@Be_Honest_Not_Afraid]

The 2 best players in Michigan history (imo) wraps up the heisman at home, on a punt return, against Blowhio State.

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

So glad to say I was there for all but 3 or 4 of those. Dad was there as a student for Bo v Woody Part I. I would have Desmond's Catch and Return higher but then again, as a 7 year old and Ann Arbor native who worshipped Desmond during that 91 season I am biased. Go Blue!

[@golffreak68]

not a Michigan fan but how couldn't they have any Tyrone Wheatley? the guy was a beast in college

[@benlong2300]

Bryan H it's the top 10 greatest moments. Wheatley's greatest moment was probably the 80 yard run in the Rose Bowl which wasn't at The Big House

[@DealerCamel]

Yeah... I think that ranks #1 on the 10 Moments in Michigan Stadium We'd Rather Just as Soon Forget.

[@scottmeyers8125]

Charles Woodson Punt Return TD is the greatest play ever

[@patrickselix7366]

Wasn’t around in 1969, but the 2021 victory feels a lot like that did I’m sure, especially after beating them in their place this year. Momentum shifts after years of middling success

[@DaikokuGunsmyth]

For all those that talk about the app state loss. The size of the school determines D1 or D2. It doesnt mean they are garbage...app state won the D2 National Championship that year. So it was the case of a Good Team having a Great season beating a team that was honestly not having a great season at all. Surprising? yes, most definitley. Upset? not so much in my opinion.

[@DarkMage530]

Just for clarification, Appalachian State was D1 at the time although they were FCS instead of FBS.

[@rogerhoke9725]

It’s not the size of the school, it’s the income the team brings in. And App State at the time wasn’t bringing in as much as a school like Tulsa, which is much smaller in terms of enrollment.

[@piobairesicago]

These are all excellent. But my favorite Wolverine moment of all time is still Leroy Hoard's big run late in the 1989 Rose Bowl against USC. Blue was ahead by 1 point late in the game, and the O-line gave Hoard a big hole to run through. Hoard broke a big one to put the Wolverines in scoring position. It was as glorious a play as you will ever see from a Michigan team.

[@jdhjimbo]

They were only voting on games at the Big House, but that was a great moment.

[@mr.madden3074]

I'd love to see a game in the Big house. Maybe I'll get lucky enough to play for them.

[@ryanerickson3315]

I can’t believe they didn’t have Lloyd’s first win against Virginia in 1995, coming back from a 17-0 hole to win on a Mercury Hayes catch in the corner as time expired.

[@Knightmessenger]

I voted in this poll and that game was in my top 5.

[@thrivnak787]

Bob Ufer and Frank Beckman the two best voices of Michigan Football.

[@noahtaylor6374]

I wish it was still like this 2016

[@ynp1978]

Maybe.....just maybe.

[@stephenking3366]

...And Then Mario Manningham would Have another Great Catch... SUPERBOWL

[@krisligman9312]

Wasn't he a behind the back catch during Carr's last game coaching? And Hart carrying 4 to 5 people with him!

[@joebriggs6904]

Gonna need to update this list after yesterday. Go Blue

[@Coilette3004]

I was going to comment that the Anthony Carter catch and call by Bob Ufer was THE greatest moment. But I see it's already been said. By me.

[@mannixdoyle217]

GO BLUE BABY

[@thlg2jr]

This is too awesome! Love it!

[@ronr1094]

Love the choices but top five should be Howard punt return, Woodson punt return, Carter catch vs Indiana in '79, Howard diving catch vs ND, Edwards catch vs Sparty, and a bonus six, Manningham catch vs PSU.

[@encycl07pedia]

I'm not an Ohio State fan, genius. LMAO. You really represent the great academic institution of Michigan well. You must be a Wal-mart Wolverine.

[@gatedancer17]

Woodson't touchdown was hands down most electrifying moment. So much was at stake, and it meant: game, Heisman, National Championship (we figured beating WSU was a forgone conclusion). I'd like to know who it was that threw that last great block to eliminate the final potential blocker.

[@brettthomas6400]

Where is '95 Michigan vs Virginia, Dreisbach to Mercury Hayes?

[@patrickcommerce9713]

UVA fan here... the crowd exploding on that play still makes my blood curdle

[@Knightmessenger]

I voted for that one.

[@BaconFrisbee]

Get teary eyed every time..

[@cneuhauser1]

B E L I E V E... Gardner will surpass both Harbaugh and Robinson in the History of Michigan football in only two years. The kid will be the "Miracle in Michigan" that bring the program back to dominance with the speed of Denard and the accuracy flare for the pass like Harbaugh. He will surpass Woodsen, and enjoy the ranks of the likes of Carter!

[@moseschannel90]

robinson to roundtree vs ND now would be on this list

[@AwesomePossum27]

I'm sorry, but Desmond's punt return against -SU with Keith Jackson saying "Gooooooodbye...Hello Heisman" as he strikes the pose - that not being #1 by leaps and bounds is just wrong. So wrong.

[@cdaifi11]

+Mike F. I agree...Desmond's return has to be number 1...no doubt!

[@BBBYpsi]

Difference was the Charles Woodson was against Ohio State & had national championship #1 ranking at stake. It was voted on by Michigan fans. I am guessing the allumni who go to the games & were Michigan athletes over the years.

[@llongone2]

But, even in Woodson's run, the announcer's reference Howard's Heisman great run.

[@tedtimothy9074]

As it should be, the 2021 Big Ten Championship will come down to OSU v Michigan. I know Bob Ufer will be watching. We were at the 1979 Indiana game. For one year, we had season tickets at the 50 yard line maybe 20 rows up.

[@GM-MarkOfExcellence]

Saw every one of them. Remember every one. Even though, technically, Michigan would have beaten ND without the Catch, I remember 4th down and commercial break and time out and like 15 years of delay for that play, and as soon as Grbac went back I said, "NO! Not a pass! What are you and idiot?!??!" Grbac to Fire for it. He's going for it all... A DIVING CATCH FOR A TOUCHDOWN! HOLY COW! CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS? My head still hurts from where it hit the ceiling. THAT is my #1 play of all times in the Big House.

[@bevil4aday]

I didn't see the App St. game, was working that day. Didn't they win it on a last second blocked FG? As a Michigan fan, I have to agree that it should be on the list. It was one of the greatest upsets in the history of the college football. Like the 69 OSU game. 2 of the greatest upsets in the history of college football have taken place in the Big House. Not to mention the Cordell pass, I think that was 93, was just an amazing play.

[@michaelwinchester4726]

It’s great To be A Michigan Wolverine! 〽️〽️〽️

[@danielmerz2677]

To others that were good. 1995 versus Virginia and the night game versus Notre Dame a few years ago

[@NinjaButters]

To me, top 3 (in no particular order), were the Howard and Woodson returns and the MSU 3OT game

[@jak2me]

Where's the pylon touchdown?

[@maximiliankolbe_NIN]

F’n amazing. Thanks for sharing! 〽️HAIL〽️

[@halbarbour7805]

Oh the young, Mason Lake the biggeast upset in college football was the 1969 upset of unbeaten Ohio State at the hands of Michigan. 24-12......

[@ebertd]

Wrangler to AC #1 to me. Woodson PR 2, Howard Heisman 3

[@michaelcap9550]

This should be located in The History Channel..

[@michaelcap9550]

As an Ohio State fan, Michigan had the best play-by-play announcer in Ufer.

[@mcleodmichael1]

I can't bear to look just curious how many of the ten involved beating osu?

[@umbrella0326]

I tend to agree. "Greatest moments" doesn't always mean in favor of the home team. Even UM fans have to agree, as painful as it is, that that win was remarkable.

[@bsaunduhz]

What about Appalachian State, that was one of college football's best moments, I can't believe it was left out of the video

[@glennpelton4887]

That's funny.

[@markbergin8451]

For me, one of the very best has been Barry Pierson's punt return in 1969 vs duhOSU.

[@williamstenberg1590]

This piece should be titled, Top 10 Moments in Michigan Stadium History WITH A HAPPY ENDING. (Kordell Stewart to Michael Westbrook?)

[@bevil4aday]

Here's how the top ten should look. 1 Woodson's return vs OSU by default of NC season 2 69 OSU game 3 Howard's catch vs ND 4 Howard's Heisman return 5 3ot vs MSU 6 AC against IU 7 (and this will draw me hate but it did happen in Michigan Stadium) Cordel's hail mary for the amazing play it was 8 Woody Hayes smashing the down markers, I think 73 9 Tim Biakabatuka's 316 yards 10 2011 ND under the lights (I know, didn't happen when this was made)

[@rabbi173]

Woody smashing yard markers after Tom Darden’s interception in 71.

[@bevil4aday]

@@rabbi173 thank you. I was born in 73, so I wasn't alive when it happened.

[@golfinguy423]

De'Veon smith's run should be added to this.

[@RunescapePkKing12]

I was there for # 5. so awesome

[@ericfisher228]

A lot of great moments on this list. I would have gone with Grbac double pumping to Howard for number one.

[@fredricalanmaxwell7171]

Gosh, you mean there wasn't a top ten moment before the 1970s? Gosh, two words; Tim Harmon.

[@BaconFrisbee]

Notre Dame last year will have to have a place on any future list of this kind.

[@ballingonabudget4434]

how is the Heisman pose not #1

[@michaelangelo7431]

We need new moments.

[@SeanP7195]

I left the Braylon Edward’s 4OT game early. Swore I’d never leave early again after that.

[@krisligman9312]

Carr's last game coaching. The entire game should be highlights!

[@LOTWATheaterCamp]

Carter to Wangler at No. 6? That should be No. 1!

[@TheGoldenGreek21]

App blocking the field goal at the end of the '07 season opener has gotta be honorable mention. All due respect to UM, but that was the greatest upset in college football history!

[@yidiandianpang]

We don't deserve the respect after that.

[@timinator824]

whatd he say about desmond howard at end?

[@alexanderlozano7650]

AWESOME video...GO BLUE!!!

[@VanWingFive05]

I miss this.

[@viachicago]

Re: No. 9, it was a great 2nd half comeback but nothing about 2008 should be considered a Greatest Moment in Michigan Stadium history.

[@jacksonisacutie]

The best team.