Michigan's Top 5 Wins Over Penn State #1: Judgment Day, #4 Michigan 34 - #3 Penn State 8

by Maize n Brew Dave on Oct 29, 2010 3:01 PM CDT in Michigan Football

You knew what Number 1 would be, didn't you? It had to be the epic #3 Penn State v. #4 Michigan in Happy Valley in 1997. This was supposed to be the match up of match ups. Two undefeated programs of national importance and epic history. It was everything the college football viewing public wanted, and as a result ABC dubbed it "Judgment Day."

It was.

At least for Penn State. Michigan dominated the game from the outset. Starting off with an 8 minute drive culminating in a field goal, the Wolverines quickly ground the Penn State Nittnay Lions underfoot. Forcing the Lions to punt after three sacks, Michigan marched right down field and scored on an Anthony Thomas 12 yard TD run. From that point the rout was on. Michigan was up 31-0 midway through the fourth quarter in one of the most dominating performances I've ever seen.

If you're looking for a better game out of Michigan agaisnt I higher ranked, top five opponent, you'll be looking for a long time before you top this one. That's why it's #1 in our countdown of Michigan's Top 5 wins over Penn State

The Countdown
#5: 2001 Michigan 20 - Penn State 0
#4: 2002 Michigan 27 - Penn State 24 (OT)
#3: 1998 Michigan 27 - Penn State 0
#1: 1997 Michigan 34 - Penn State 8
#2: 2005 Michigan 27 - Penn State 25

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CHARLES WOODSON IN THE HOUSE!

this games really is one of those games where I have a distinct recollection. wasn’t there some kind of scoreless streak the defense was on back then?

oh how I long for the days of that D.

by river-z on Oct 29, 2010 3:16 PM CDT reply actions

Beano Cook

Before and after the game is absolute must-see TV. Glorious.

GO BLUE! http://www.maizenbrew.com/

by SCM on Oct 29, 2010 7:30 PM CDT reply actions

I was at that game...

I got tickets from my friend who went to Penn State and my dad and I sat in the PS student’s section wearing all Michigan gear. Needless to day we were covered with soda and food by the end of the game, but it was worth it!

by TonyOrlando78 on Oct 30, 2010 7:09 AM CDT reply actions

Daydrion Taylor!

Hardest Hit Ever! and right in front of the Penn State Bench.

You could see the Penn State players saying – “…whoa, I don’t want to get hit like that!”

by Ploeg on Oct 30, 2010 1:54 PM CDT reply actions

And more importantly

That was the last play of the first quarter and also Penn State’s fir first day of the game. It was almost as if Michigan was saying, “OK you want a first down? It’s going to cost you today.”

One of the best days of my life..

Road Games

by Reed97 on Oct 30, 2010 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions