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. 319 yards - John Navarre (2002 vs. Florida)
4. 309 yards - Chad Henne (2006 vs. USC)
5. 296 yards - Elvis Grbac (1990 vs. Ole Miss)

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SINGLE GAME RUSHING YARDAGE LEADERS

1. 235 yards - Tyrone Wheatley (1992 vs. Washington)
2. 234 yards - Jamie Morris (1987 vs. Alabama)
3. 182 yards - Butch Woolfolk (1982 vs. Washington)
4. 182 yards - Anthony Thomas (2000 vs. Auburn)
5. 142 yards - Leroy Hoard (1988 vs. USC)

SINGLE GAME RECEIVING YARDAGE LEADERS

1. 167 yards - Desmond Howard (1990 vs. Ole Miss)
2. 153 yards - Adrian Arrington (2007 vs. Florida)
3. 150 yards - David Terrell (1999 vs. Alabama)
4. 145 yards - Jeremy Gallon (2012 vs. South Carolina)
5. 136 yards - David Terrell (2000 vs. Auburn)

SINGLE GAME TOUCHDOWN LEADERS

1. 3 touchdowns (3 rushing) - Jamie Morris (1987 vs. Alabama)
2. 3 touchdowns (3 rushing) - Tyrone Wheatley (1992 vs. Washington)
3. 3 touchdowns (3 receiving) - David Terrell (1999 vs. Alabama)
4. 3 touchdowns (3 receiving) - Braylon Edwards (2004 vs. Texas)
5. 2 touchdowns (2 rushing) - Leroy Hoard (1988 vs. USC)
6. 2 touchdowns (2 receiving) - Desmond Howard (1990 vs. Ole Miss)
7. 2 touchdowns (2 receiving) - Tony McGee (1992 vs. Washington)
8. 2 touchdowns (2 rushing) - Tyrone Wheatley (1993 vs. North Carolina State)
9. 2 touchdowns (2 receiving) - Tai Streets (1997 vs. Washington State)
10. 2 touchdowns (2 rushing) - Anthony Thomas (2000 vs. Auburn)
11. 2 touchdowns (2 receiving) - Adrian Arrington (2007 vs. Florida)
12. 2 touchdowns (2 receiving) - Jeremy Gallon (2012 vs. South Carolina)

SINGLE GAME TACKLE LEADERS

1. 18 tackles - Garland Rivers (1984 vs. BYU)
2. 18 tackles - Al Bishop (1987 vs. Alabama)
3. 16 tackles - Ron Simpkins (1977 vs. Washington)
4. 14 tackles - Gregory Morton (1975 vs. Oklahoma)
5. 14 tackles - Sam Sword (1998 vs. Arkansas)

SINGLE GAME SACK LEADERS

1. 2.0 sacks - Dhani Jones (1997 vs. Washington State)
2. 2.0 sacks - James Hall (1998 vs. Arkansas)

LONGEST PLAYS

1. 88 yards - Tyrone Wheatley TD run (1992 vs. Washington)
2. 79 yards - Derrick Alexander punt return TD (1993 vs. North Carolina State)
3. 76 yards - Curt Stephenson TD catch from Rick Leach (1977 vs. Washington)
4. 65 yards - Carson Butler catch from Chad Henne (2007 vs. Florida)
5. 63 yards - Desmond Howard TD catch from Elvis Grbac (1990 vs. Ole Miss)