THE COMEBACK...THIS DATE IN HURRICANES HISTORY...SEPTEMBER 17, 1988!
- John Routh - Executive Director of the UM Sports
- Sep 17, 2015
- 1 min read
In arguably the greatest comeback in school history, the top ranked Hurricanes scored 17 points in the final 5 minutes and 23 seconds to stun the Michigan Wolverines, 31-30 , in front of 105,834 fans and a national television audience! Led by UMSHoF member Steve Walsh's 335 yards and 3 touchdowns on 24 of 45 passing, the Canes recovered 2 on sides kicks and took the lead with 43 seconds left on UMSHoF member Carlos Huerta's 29 yard field goal, dashing the 15th ranked Wolverines hopes of the upset, and sending over 100,000 stunned and silent fans home! Cleveland Gary had 9 receptions for 162 yards, and 2 touchdowns, including a 49 yard scamper on a 4th and 1 to make the score 30-28. He added 44 yards on 11 carries and one more touchdown. UMSHoF member Rob Chudzinski caught 6 passes for 76 yards and 1 touchdown.
Steve Walsh
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