2007 Appalachian State vs. Michigan football game. The official 2007 Football schedule for the Appalachian State University Mountaineers The 2007 Appalachian State-Michigan game was a college football game held on September 1 at Michigan Stadium on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.It pitted the #5 ranked Michigan Wolverines against the two-time defending champions of the Division I FCS, the Appalachian State Mountaineers.In what was hailed as one of the biggest upsets in the … The official box score of Football vs Appalachian State on 9/1/2007. Michigan went three-and-out on their next drive and had to punt, but a fumble by Edwards on the following Appalachian State drive was recovered by Michigan defender John Thompson, giving them control of the ball at the Appalachian State 31-yard line. He said that the game "reminded us why the college game is the best," but felt that such a result would become more unlikely in the future, as many conferences are moving to increase to nine conference games, reducing the need to play FCS teams. ( ); : 5 Michigan What was supposed to be a tuneup turned into a stunner: Appalachian State 34, No. [19], Appalachian State were ranked as the No. On this date: Appalachian State upsets Michigan (3:05) On Sept. 1, 2007, Appalachian State stormed into the Big House and stunned No. [11] The difference between the two subdivisions is great enough that John V. Lombardi, a former chancellor at UMass, which played FCS football before moving to FBS in 2012, and a former president at FBS-level Florida and Louisiana State, said that "even a crummy team in [FBS] football has higher visibility than a great team in [FCS]. Skip To Main Content. Overall attendance was recorded as 109,218. However, Appalachian State failed to get a first down on the ensuing drive, and Rauch missed a 46-yard field goal attempt. Michigan finished their season 9–4, winning the Capital One Bowl, and ranked No. I can't wait to get there and see it." "[51], In 2012, Jerry Hinnen of CBS Sports described it as "the biggest upset of the past five years of college football", and described it as having "set the table" for an "epically chaotic" 2007 season as well as "four years' worth of headline-making upsets to follow. After Michigan lost their final two games, ending the regular season with an 8–4 record, they dropped off the poll entirely. [26], Appalachian State returned the opening kickoff of the second half to their own 36-yard line, but Michigan defender Morgan Trent intercepted an Edwards throw on the second play of the drive. Events. "[17] Another article predicted that Michigan would easily win, but that Michigan's inexperienced secondary could possibly be tested by quarterback Armanti Edwards. 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Full Schedule ... APPALACHIAN STATE drive start at 10:57, APPSTATE ball on APPSTATE13. Michigan drove 31 yards over six plays, scoring a touchdown on a four-yard run by Hart. [18] The team had won the previous two FCS national championships and were favorites to win a third consecutive title according to media outlets. [55] On September 17, 2016, North Dakota State defeated #13 Iowa 23–21 in a game played in Iowa City, Iowa. [26], Appalachian State continued their drive but were forced to punt after being stopped on 3rd down. They received five votes, which placed Appalachian State at a tie for 34th overall with South Florida. This was more than just a legendary upset and an omen of 2007's mayhem. The fumble was recovered by Appalachian State defender Pierre Banks at the Michigan 28-yard line. So confident were Las Vegas sportsbooks in Michigan's chances that no betting line was issued for the game. The official box score of Football vs Appalachian State on 11/24/2007. ( ); : "[65] Jerry Moore said that "To have the University of Michigan invite us back is the ultimate compliment for us as a program and a university. He also expressed disappointment that he would not be able to vote for the Mountaineers in his AP Poll ballot, explaining that "it may well turn out that Michigan was grossly overrated, but all I know is this: There will not be 25 other teams that accomplish more this opening weekend than Appalachian State did Saturday. Quite the same Wikipedia. [58] The celebration in Boone was not limited to Appalachian State's campus; the Boone Mall was "flooded" with cars, and a sports apparel shop carrying ASU gear, Sports Fanatic, reported that sales were seven times higher than normal. 2 months ago. "[49] The game was the lead story on SportsCenter[50] and was the cover story for the following week's edition of Sports Illustrated; Appalachian State wide receiver Dexter Jackson was featured on the cover, which has the headline "Alltime Upset: Appalachian State Stuns No. [53] In 2019, Sports Illustrated ranked the game as the greatest upset in college football history. [1] The Mountaineers ran a no-huddle, spread option system, which they implemented in 2005, their first championship season. [18] This weakness is what the Mountaineers hoped to capitalize on: they spent most of the week leading up to the game studying game film, and felt that the Michigan defense had a tendency to leave the middle of the field defenseless. [1], Appalachian State recorded 227 yards through the air, while Michigan finished with 233 yards. The extra point gave Michigan a 14–7 lead. [14], Appalachian State had routinely scheduled FBS teams, playing against schools such as Auburn in 1999, Kansas and LSU in 2005, and NC State in 2006. 1 in The Sports Network's Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) poll and were preseason favorites to win their third consecutive FCS national championship. The Wolverines entered the game ranked No. 5 Michigan. Who else was coaching on the 2007 Appalachian State team? The Wolverines recorded 23 first downs, four more than the Mountaineers, while Appalachian State turned the ball over three times, one more than Michigan. "[12], FBS teams are allowed to schedule FCS teams, and one win against an FCS team can be counted towards their bowl-eligible status provided the FCS team meets certain scholarship requirements. [40] Following the loss to Oregon, Michigan won their next eight games, leading the team to rank as high as No. On the final play, a fourth and five, Henne's pass fell incomplete, turning the ball over to Appalachian State, who were again quickly forced to punt. The Wolverines entered the game ranked No. 5 Michigan 34-32 in one of the biggest college football … Wolverines suffer worst upset in their history", "Michigan's fall in rankings unprecedented", "THE FALLOUT: Will No. [22] Michigan aimed to open the game in a three-receiver formation, which has the potential to spread the opposing defense out; Michigan coach Lloyd Carr noted that "when you have some of the skill that we have at the wide receiver positions and can spread a defense out, that's [a] positive." [64] Michigan's athletic director, Dave Brandon, felt a rematch would be an excellent way to gain attention for Michigan football and said "The networks were fighting over who gets to televise that game. ", "Ranking college football's biggest upsets of all time", "No (F)BS: 'FCS' North Dakota State is FBS Top 25 caliber", "Again? [1][2][19] The win marked the first time an FCS team had beaten a ranked FBS program. The extra point again evened the score, this time at 14–14. [2] On the other hand, the Mountaineers lacked the depth of the Wolverines, having 22 fewer scholarship players. According to the NCAA, Division I consists of "the largest programs that provide the most athletically related financial aid for student-athletes". Edwards accounted for all four Mountaineer touchdowns. Football Highlights. [2] According to Appalachian State athletic director Charlie Cobb, both schools had gaps in their schedule as late as February 2007; the friendship between Mountaineers coach Jerry Moore and Wolverines coach Lloyd Carr played a key role in completing the deal. ( ); :   [67][68] The rematch was much different this time around, with Michigan beating Appalachian State 52–14; Appalachian State never held a lead in the game. [35], The loss to Appalachian State was Michigan's first against an FCS team. 9//21/15 Football Media Teleconference: Appalachian State Head Coach Scott Satterfield. The 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season was eagerly anticipated for the 2007 Wolverines with returning seniors Long, Mike Hart and Chad Henne in key roles, but the season quickly began to fall apart when the team lost to the two-time defending FCS champion Appalachian State Mountaineers in … 5-ranked team in both the AP Poll and the Coaches' Poll. Games between FBS and FCS teams typically result in lopsided victories for the FBS team, and the Appalachian State–Michigan game was not expected to be an exception. 1 appalachian (0-0, 0-0 socon) no. [25], The weather during the game was clear and sunny, with temperatures in the mid-70s °F (low-20s °C) and wind heading north at 10–15 miles (16–24 kilometers) per hour. The team was coached by Jerry Moore and the Mountaineers played their home games at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina. Crable also forced a fumble and recorded 1.5 sacks. On the fifth play of the next drive, the Mountaineers scored a touchdown on a 20-yard pass from Edwards to Jackson. In 2010, James Madison defeated 13th-ranked Virginia Tech 21–16. After the ensuing kickoff, Michigan ran four plays before Minor fumbled the ball on the fifth. The official box score of Football vs Appalachian State on 11/24/2007. Mark Schlabach of ESPN.com stated that "[the trio], along with receivers Mario Manningham and Adrian Arrington, gives Michigan what could potentially be one of the most explosive offenses in college football". They also had games against Wake Forest in every season from 1979 to 1996, as well as in 1998, 2000, and 2001. Sun Belt Sports. But it did. Appalachian State received the kickoff at their own 26-yard line with 19 seconds left in the third quarter, and the quarter ended following a six-yard completion by Edwards to Batichon. [1] The attempt was good, giving Appalachian State a 34–32 lead. The 2007 Appalachian State vs. Michigan football game was a regular season college football game between the Appalachian State Mountaineers and Michigan Wolverines. The 2007 Appalachian State vs. Michigan football game was a regular season college football game between the Appalachian State Mountaineers and Michigan Wolverines.It was held at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on September 1, 2007, and was the first game of the season for both teams. They had also won their last 14 games, the longest in either Division I subdivision at the time. [38] Jerry Palm called this game "about the worst loss a Top 5 team has had. [4] Thom Brennaman provided play-by-play commentary, Charles Davis performed as the color analyst, and Charissa Thompson reported from the sidelines. [8] The two subdivisions were created in 1978, and no other Division I sports are split in such a manner. Michigan ran five plays before attempting a 43-yard field goal. The players attributed their decision to several factors, such as Michigan having lost their last three games to rival Ohio State and the Wolverines' streak of three consecutive bowl losses. There won't even be five. [48] The New York Times writer Viv Bernstein called the game "one of the biggest upsets in college football history" and called it "a stunning upset by any measure. App State pulls off a huge upset over Michigan in the final seconds of the season opener against Michigan. The first game of App State's inaugural FBS season was a rematch of the 2007 Appalachian State vs. Michigan football game. 13 in the AP Poll. ); : [1], Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards completed 17 of 23 passes for 227 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions while averaging 9.9 yards per throw. Feeling blue: I-AA App. Several students jumped nude into the duck pond behind ASU's dining hall, a campus tradition for celebrating big football victories. 1 team in the FCS football poll in the week after their victory against Michigan. The college football world received its wake-up call when the Appalachian State Mountaineers rolled into The Big House to face the fifth-ranked Michigan Wolverines on September 1, 2007. Julian Rauch, Appalachian State kicker 2004-07, current kicker for the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League Just get the first ball up in there. The 2014 rematch was the Mountaineers' first game as an FBS school. : The Appalachian State Mountaineers finished the 2007 season with a 13–2 record and won a third consecutive FCS title. [10] FBS teams vie to play in bowl games, while FCS teams aim to qualify for a postseason tournament. Michigan took possession at the Appalachian State 40-yard line, driving to the 25-yard line before kicking a field goal to decrease the Mountaineer lead to eight points. The three also desired to finish their college careers on a high note. "[2], Sports Illustrated writer Stewart Mandel wrote that he felt "utterly unqualified" to put the game into perspective, and said "there's no logical reason whatsoever this should have happened. [24] Wolverines linebacker Chris Graham, a senior, expected the defense to be defined by speed, noting that each position on the defense was "loaded in speed". [57] The students proceeded to carry the goalpost over a mile before depositing it in the front yard of the school's chancellor, Kenneth E. Peacock. [45] In 2013, Eastern Washington beat 25th-ranked Oregon State, 49–46. Although several voters in the AP Poll stated they would like to vote for Appalachian State, the Mountaineers were ineligible to receive votes because the poll was only limited to FBS teams; in response, the AP amended their policy the following week to allow FCS teams to receive votes in the AP Poll. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Wolverines entered the game ranked No. The Mountaineers' kicker was senior Julian Rauch, who made 10 out of 14 field goal attempts during the 2006 season. 9/2/2007 Associated Press Michigan finished with significantly more rushing yards, recording 246 rushing yards as opposed to the 160 rushing yards gained by Appalachian State. "[66] Appalachian State played their first year of football in the FBS in 2014 and joined the Sun Belt Conference as full members. The group eventually advanced to Kidd Brewer Stadium, Appalachian State's home field, and tore down one of the goalposts. Remember Appalachian State's historic upset of Michigan back in 2007? It was also the story of the modern spread offense. [26] The attempt was blocked by Corey Lynch, securing a 34–32 win by the Mountaineers. It was held at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on September 1, 2007, and was the first game of the season for both teams. 18 in the final AP Poll. Greg Matthews led the Wolverines in receiving, accounting for 68 yards and one touchdown on seven catches. They also became the first FCS team to receive votes in the final AP Poll, tying South Florida for the 34th overall ranking. Kevin Richardson led the team in rushing yards, running the ball 24 times for 88 yards, and Edwards was second on the team with 17 rushes for 62 yards and one touchdown. Leonard Love recorded the only interception for the Mountaineers. Edwards was picked off on the first play of the ensuing drive, giving Michigan control of the ball at the Appalachian State 43-yard line. Dec 30 @ ETSU, Appalachian State (5-6) Loss vs. East Tennessee State, 69-72 12. [61] Conversely, Michigan State running back Javon Ringer expressed disappointment at the game's result, saying "I kinda really wanted [Michigan] to be undefeated for us. He felt the upset was particularly impressive because upsets of such a magnitude do not happen often in college football. After returning the punt to their own 46-yard line, Hart ran the ball 54 yards for a touchdown, giving Michigan the lead 32–31 with 4:36 left. We're grateful for the opportunity to have a new generation of players experience a gameday at the Big House and to test themselves against college football's all-time winningest program. "[47] Pat Forde of ESPN.com called it "the most astonishing college football result I can remember," saying that "we'll still be talking about it a few decades from now. 2007Appalachian State Mountaineers 2007 NCAA FCS National Champions Head Coach: Jerry Moore (19th season) Stadium:Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, NC Record: 13-2 Previous:2006 Next:2008 On September 1, Appalachian State pulled off what has been considered as one of the biggest upsets in college football history when the Mountaineers defeated 5th-ranked Michigan in Ann Arbor. The game kicked off at 12:07 p.m. and ended at 3:40 p.m., having lasted a total of three hours and thirty-seven minutes. [20], Michigan entered the game as the No. The Wolverines entered the game ranked No. The first time Josh Thomas heard about Appalachian State football came when the school defeated Michigan in one of the great upsets in college football history. [1], Pierre Banks led the Mountaineers in tackles, recording 12 tackles overall. [26], Following the start of the second quarter, Appalachian State ran another six plays, ending the drive with a nine-yard touchdown pass by Edwards to Hans Batichon. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2007 Michigan-Appalachian State ticket-biggest upset in College Football History at the best online prices at … [13] FCS teams are often paid upwards of USD $500,000 for participating in games against FBS teams. The Associated Press reported that, following the end of Ohio State's 38–6 home victory against Youngstown State, Ohio Stadium aired the final minutes of the Appalachian State-Michigan game on the stadium's big screen; although most of the fans had already left, the outcome "elicited a large roar" from the remaining attendees. 3:55. [41] Following their win in the Capital One Bowl, Michigan finished at No. When the team returned to their stadium in buses at 11:00 p.m., they were greeted by a crowd of thousands of students and fans. Michigan gained a first down after converting a third and one with a three-yard run by Mike Hart. The official box score of Football vs Appalachian State on 9/1/2007. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. [42] The Wolverines received an invitation to the Capital One Bowl, where they defeated Florida 41–35 to finish their season 9–4. [26] Michigan regained control of the ball on the ensuing kickoff, and a 46-yard pass from Henne to Mario Manningham gave the Wolverines a 37-yard field goal attempt with six seconds left on the clock. 5 Michigan fall out of polls? [26] With no timeouts left, the Mountaineers drove 69 yards down the field in just over a minute in game time, setting up a Rauch field goal from 24 yards out with 26 seconds left. 7 (ap) lsu (0-0, 0-0 sec) The following two drives resulted in three-and-outs for both teams, but after a Mountaineer punt went out of bounds at the Michigan 48-yard line, the Wolverines mounted a ten-play, 52-yard drive culminating in a ten-yard touchdown pass from Henne to Greg Matthews. Mountaineers make history with victory", "APPALLING! [1][2][14][17] Las Vegas sports books did not offer a betting line because they believed that it would be a mismatch. 2008 appalachian state football 2005 • 2006 • 2007 ncaa division i national champions no. The Mountaineers blocked a game-winning field goal attempt from Michigan at the end of regulation to secure a 34–32 win. [5] The game marked Thompson's debut as a sideline analyst on any network, while Brennaman and Davis were more experienced, having covered high-profile college football games such as the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and the 2007 BCS National Championship Game for Fox Sports. [60] Similarly, The Daily Collegian reported that as Penn State was closing a 59–0 home victory over Florida International, the update "Twenty seconds to play fourth quarter, Appalachian State 34, Michigan 32" was announced over the stadium's loudspeakers. [1] The Mountaineers had not beaten an FBS team since 2000. [33] As an at-large bid, the team scored a close win over James Madison (28–27) and then defeated Eastern Washington (38–35) in the first two rounds of the FCS playoffs. [57], In Ann Arbor, Michigan, the reaction was far different. [34] At the end of the season, the Mountaineers became the first FCS team to receive votes in the final AP Poll. "[60] ESPN.com reported that in the hours after the game, "at least one street vendor was doing brisk business selling freshly minted Mountaineers T-shirts near the Ohio State campus", while stores near the campus were "swamped with requests for gear bearing the Mountaineers' gold and black colors and logo", primarily from Ohio State fans who were rejoicing over their rival's defeat. [9] However, FCS teams can divide their 63 scholarships by giving some players 'partial scholarships'. [3], Michigan received the ball first, with Mike Massey returning the Julian Rauch kick to the Michigan 33-yard line. [21] Prior to the season, the team named Hart and Long as captains, along with linebacker Shawn Crable, a fifth-year senior. [30][31] Appalachian State lost to rival Georgia Southern in week 7, dropping them to 5–2 and 2–2 in the Southern Conference (SoCon), which placed them in a poor position to repeat for a third consecutive time as conference champions. Chris Graham finished with 9 tackles, the second-most on the Wolverines. Thom Brennaman immediately hailed the game as one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports; in their postgame interview, Charissa Thompson told coach Jerry Moore that it was "one of the greatest upsets in college football history. [37] The Wolverines dropped out of the top 25 entirely on the AP Poll the following week, the first time a team had missed the top 25 in the AP Poll the week after they were in the top 10. The attempt was blocked, however, giving Appalachian State control of the ball with 1:37 left. Michigan had never played a I-AA opponent in its history. Appalachian State's first year of FBS play would come in 2014 as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. That was 2007. It's been a history-making period for Coastal … 5 in both major Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) polls and media outlets considered them to be preseason favorites to win the Big Tenconference championship as well as possi… The following Mountaineer drive featured nine running plays in a row, the last a six-yard run by Edwards for a touchdown. [18] Michigan's defense, which led the FBS in run defense in 2006, lost seven starters from the previous season,[23] including four All-Americans (cornerback Leon Hall and defensive linemen Alan Branch, David Harris, and LaMarr Woodley), each of whom were drafted in the first two rounds of the 2007 NFL Draft. [8] FBS member teams are allowed to have up to 85 scholarship players, while FCS member teams are allowed to award 63 scholarships. "[61] The Ohio State locker room erupted into a "roar" after the players learned of Michigan's loss. "[14] Appalachian State ultimately settled on a $400,000 payment in return for playing against Michigan to open the 2007 season. The Mountaineers converted the extra point attempt, giving them the lead at 21–14. It's an unbelievable environment. "[61] Ohio State coach Jim Tressel gave a similar reaction, saying that "I'm never glad when a conference opponent loses outside of your game with them... You're always rooting for your brethren in the Big Ten. Browse more videos. Mike Hart, who missed almost two quarters due to a thigh injury, led Michigan in rushing, recording 188 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries. The defensive unit for the Mountaineers was helmed by Corey Lynch, a safety;[18] the Mountaineer defense ranked 11th in rush defense and 35th in pass defense during the 2006 season, but the team lost five of its six best tacklers from that season, as well as defensive lineman Marques Murrell, who led the FCS in sacks during the 2006 season. [56], Just minutes after the game ended, Appalachian State students began celebrating on the two main streets in Boone, North Carolina: King Street and Rivers Street. Michigan regained the lead at 32–31 in the fourth quarter, but Appalachian State took the lead for a second time on a short field goal with 26 seconds left. You don’t want to mis-hit that first ball. http://www.ourhonordefend.comIt's been done before on the internet, but only once. Chances are, neither have you. At the same time, Michigan was anticipated to run only a limited selection of plays from this set, to limit the ability of their upcoming opponents to develop an effective game plan against them. Michigan chose to go for two, but the conversion attempt failed. They had an overall record of 6–34–1 against major FBS teams. [36] It also effectively ended Michigan's chances of winning a national championship. Other Division I Sports are split in such a manner but failed convert. 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