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Michigan Beats Notre Dame in 38-34 Thriller

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 12, 2009 7:38 PM CDT
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(AP) – A dropped TD pass didn't deflate Tate Forcier. The Michigan freshman simply threw another one on the next play. After LaTerryal Savory bobbled and dropped a go-ahead TD with just seconds remaining, Forcier hit Greg Mathews for a 5-yard score with 11 seconds left, lifting the Wolverines to a 38-34 win over No. 18 Notre Dame today. Forcier was 23 of 33 for 240 yards, two TDs and an interception in the win. He ran for 70 yards and a score.

The AP and MSNBC report on other college football action:

  • The Houston Cougars took a 17-point halftime lead and stunned No. 5 Oklahoma State, 45-35.
  • Tim Tebow connected on 15 of 24 for 237 yards as the top-ranked Florida Gators crushed the Troy Trojans, 56-6.
  • No. 2 Texas demolished Wyoming, 41-10. Colt McCoy was 30 of 47 for 337 yards.
  • No. 7 Penn State topped Syracuse, 28-7.
  • No. 9 Brigham Young dismantled Tulane, 54-3.
  • No.15 Georgia Tech squeaked by Clemson, 30-27.
For more scores, click on the MSNBC link below.






Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Ann Arbor, Mich.   (Tony Ding)
Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier (5) directs his receivers for a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Ann Arbor.
Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier (5) directs his receivers for a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Ann Arbor.   (Associated Press)
Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier (5) points at fans in Michigan Stadium as he celebrates at a NCAA college football game with Notre Dame, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Ann Arbor.
Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier (5) points at fans in Michigan Stadium as he celebrates at a NCAA college football game with Notre Dame, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Ann Arbor.   (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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passinthru
Sep 13, 2009 12:59 PM CDT
damn fine game...a shame about the clock mishap at the end...weiss got robbed of one play, no matter the significance.
whatsamattayou
Sep 13, 2009 3:59 AM CDT
Both teams played extremely hard. I see no reason to criticize Charlie Weis for this game, looks like both teams will have fine seasons and should be bowl bound.
Timinator2K
Sep 13, 2009 1:53 AM CDT
Big Blew had the luck of the Irish.

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