Appalachian State defeated Michigan at Michigan Stadium in 2007
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On September 1, 2007, Appalachian State defeated the No. 5 ranked Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor. Appalachian State entered the contest as the two-time defending Division I-AA national champions, while Michigan held national title expectations. The Mountaineers built an early lead, though Michigan surged back in the second half behind three rushing touchdowns from Mike Hart. Michigan reclaimed the lead late in the fourth quarter, but a 24-yard field goal from Julian Rauch gave Appalachian State a 34-32 advantage with 26 seconds remaining. A final 37-yard field goal attempt by Jason Gingell was blocked by Corey Lynch, securing the victory for the visitors. The result marked the first time a Division I-AA program beat an Associated Press-ranked Division I-A opponent.
- •Appalachian State won 34-32 at Michigan Stadium in 2007.
- •Michigan entered the season ranked No. 5 in the nation.
- •Mike Hart recorded 188 rushing yards and three touchdowns for Michigan.
- •Corey Lynch blocked a late 37-yard field goal attempt to seal the win.
- •Appalachian State finished that season with its third consecutive national championship.
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Flashback: Appalachian State Stuns Michigan in the Big House
"On Sept. 1, 2007, Appalachian State walked into Michigan Stadium and stunned the No. 5 Wolverines 34-32 in one of college football's greatest upsets.
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