Both seen as College Football Playoff contenders entering 2022, Michigan and Texas A&M have met just three times. The most significant matchup -- at least on paper -- came on this day 45 years ago. In a top-5 matchup in front of nearly 105,000 fans, the third-ranked Wolverines dominated the second half. Michigan scored the final 41 points in a 41-3 drubbing of No. 5 … [Read more...] about 45-Year CFB Anniversary: Michigan Blasts Texas A&M in Top-5 Matchup, 41-3
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20-Year CFB Anniversary: Notre Dame Stops 2-Point Try to Hold Off Michigan, 25-23
Photo courtesy of Notre Dame athletics From 1997 to 2004, the home team won each of the annual rival meetings between Notre Dame and Michigan. Most of the contests, however, were competitive. The closest one played during that stretch came on this day 20 years ago. The Fighting Irish stopped a late 2-point conversion to hold off Michigan, 25-23. Setting the … [Read more...] about 20-Year CFB Anniversary: Notre Dame Stops 2-Point Try to Hold Off Michigan, 25-23
College Football’s Top Atmospheres from Week 2
"I love college football." - Everybody No more words are necessary. Here's the top five atmospheres from Week 2: Honorable Mention - This lady https://twitter.com/rsthomas1969/status/1568685204910538753?s=20&t=eV5UbOgzyyq_z1oUkRggdA We've set the over/under at 95 for bottomless mimosas for this "Real Housewife" of Columbia. 5. FBC Mortgage Stadium Photo courtesy … [Read more...] about College Football’s Top Atmospheres from Week 2
25-Year CFB Anniversary: Michigan Opens National Championship Season with Rout of No. 8 Colorado
Photo courtesy of Michigan athletics/Bentley Historical Library Despite holding more wins than any college football program ever, Michigan has won just one national championship since 1949. That title came in 1997. That title run began on this day 25 years ago. In its season opener, Michigan made a statement that it was a force to be reckoned with as it defeated No. 8 … [Read more...] about 25-Year CFB Anniversary: Michigan Opens National Championship Season with Rout of No. 8 Colorado
15-Year CFB Anniversary: Appalachian State Stuns No. 5 Michigan 34-32
Photo courtesy of NCAA An FBS program since 2014, Appalachian State has evolved into one of the Sun Belt's perennial powers. There was a time, however, when the Mountaineers were the premier FCS program in the country. Despite being a reigning national champion, few expected that Appalachian State would be any match for No. 5 Michigan in the 2007 season opener. That's … [Read more...] about 15-Year CFB Anniversary: Appalachian State Stuns No. 5 Michigan 34-32