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Sunday, December 11, 2022

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)

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